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 Library Lovers Month is the perfect time to share some of the reasons to love Michigan's special online library, the </span><a href="https://mel.org/welcome"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Michigan <span class="SpellE">eLibrary</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 (<span class="SpellE">MeL</span>).</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5. Online access to popular publications such as

</span><a href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&jid=ETSZ&site=ehost-live"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">HGTV

 Magazine</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,

</span><a href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&jid=8XPP&site=ehost-live"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Food

 Network Magazine</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,

</span><a href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&jid=PEO&site=ehost-live"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">People</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,

 and </span><a href="http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=consumerreports"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Consumer Reports</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 in </span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-f6h"><span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">MasterFILE</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">

 Complete</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> saves so much money. Instead of purchasing individual issues of each magazine or even a subscription, each one can be read free via

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span>. Pop culture information, the latest recipes, and reviews of potential purchases are all important content that is available thanks to the

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span> <span class="SpellE">eResources</span>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4. As a former school librarian, I can't help but appreciate the learning

<span class="SpellE">eResources</span> available to all Michigan students. Whether they are at home, school, or their local public library, the youngest Michiganders can use learning games and activities in

</span><a href="http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eblz"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Britannica Fundamentals</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 and </span><a href="https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">World Book Early Learning</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">. School

 age children can use </span><a href="https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">World Book Kids</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,

</span><a href="http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=pebblego"><span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">PebbleGo</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">,

 and the leveled articles in </span><a href="http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Britannica School</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 to complete their assignments, do research, and learn interesting facts. It is amazing for students to have such a wide variety of content including images, videos, articles, and activities right at their fingertips.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3. The articles and eBooks

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span> <span class="SpellE">eResources</span> can turn anyone into a DIY master! I learned to change the cabin air filter in my car from

<a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=autorespo"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Auto Repair Source</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.

 In addition, there are patterns and tutorials in </span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-hcrc"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Hobbies & Crafts Source</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 and projects in </span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-hirc"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">Home Improvement Source</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 that can save me both time and money by doing some things myself--I even tackled a plumbing project this year with help from

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span>. These DIY <span class="SpellE">MeL</span> <span class="SpellE">

eResources</span> are a great jumping off point for learning a new skill.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2. With over 200,000 eBooks for all ages, the

</span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-ebooks"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">EBSCO eBook Collections</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

 have something for everyone. When I needed gluten-free recipes, I was able to locate cookbooks from

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span>. The <span class="SpellE">eResources</span> also contain dozens of library programming books so library staff can save time and money while doing professional learning.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1. </span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-novplus"><span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">NoveList</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">

 Plus</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> and

</span><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-novpk8"><span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">NoveList</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">

 K-8</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> plus are great for libraries to share read-<span class="SpellE">alikes</span> and create lists for displays. As an avid reader, I can't say enough about how easy it is to discover

 my next read using these <span class="SpellE">eResources</span>. The curated lists are excellent, and I learn something new about books and reading every time I open

<span class="SpellE">NoveList</span> Plus. A great way to get started is to join the

</span><a href="https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/novelist/2024-novelist-reading-challenge"><span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">NoveList</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: blue;">

 Plus 2024 Reading Challenge</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">--there are lists of suggested books within the

<span class="SpellE">eResource</span> for every month of 2024.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The most wonderful aspect of the

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span> <span class="SpellE">eResources</span> is that everyone in Michigan can access all the content for free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 (or 366 in Leap Year!) days per year!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Want more information on

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span>?  Stay tuned for the next <span class="SpellE">MeL</span> Minute available on many Michigan library listservs,  visit </span><a href="http://mel.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(41, 84, 209);">http://mel.org</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">,

or sign up for the <span class="SpellE">MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(41, 84, 209);">GovDelivery</a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">.

 We encourage you to share <span class="SpellE">MeL</span> Minutes with your colleagues and networks. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<span class="SpellE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">MeL</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"> <span class="SpellE">eResources</span> are

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<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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