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<h1><i>Color Our World™</i> PSAs and Social Media Toolkit are now available for public libraries!<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Log into the online manual to find the Media/PSA for Public Broadcast</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Access to the PSAs is available through the online manual:
<a href="https://programs.cslpreads.org/videos-psas-for-2025-program/" target="_blank">
https://programs.cslpreads.org/videos-psas-for-2025-program/</a> (Need your manual access code?
<a href="https://forms.gle/Ms1w1JREF6UyLPao9">Complete this form</a> so Cathy can send that to you directly)
<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Download audio files and video files for direct use or modification by your library.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Available in Spanish and English<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Find the version that works best for your library. <o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Ready to share? Use the YouTube version<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Share with your local radio stations - .wav version (Audio Only for Radio Broadcast)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo1">Want to customize? Find various file formats to fit your needs<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level4 lfo1"><b>.xmp (Extensible Metadata Platform)</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.0in">A metadata file used to store information about a media file (like author, copyright, keywords, etc.).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.0in">Not a media file itself—usually accompanies other files to help with organization and editing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.0in">A professional video and audio container format used in broadcast and production environments. Supports high-quality, uncompressed footage and metadata—commonly used in TV and film.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.0in">Developed by Apple, it’s a widely used video format that supports high-quality video and audio. Often used in editing environments (like Final Cut Pro) and for preserving quality.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.0in">A highly compressed, widely compatible video format ideal for online distribution and playback. Commonly used for final delivery to audiences, especially via the web and social media.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Social Media Toolkit</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Available in two formats this year. PNG files and/or Canva templates.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">1. PNG files that can be used as the graphical elements in your social media posts. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Once you are logged into the manual (need your manual access code?
<a href="https://forms.gle/Ms1w1JREF6UyLPao9">Complete this form</a> so Cathy can send that to you directly), you can navigate to the
<b>2025 Social Media Toolkit or go directly to</b> <a href="https://programs.cslpreads.org/2025-social-media-toolkit/" target="_blank">https://programs.cslpreads.org/2025-social-media-toolkit/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Just hit the download button once you're at that link and a zipped file will download all the imagery to your downloads folder on your computer. Unzip and use from there.<br>
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2. Canva template of all the images can be customized to include elements such as your library logo, dates, and times of programs. Libraries will need a Canva account to access and use the templates, and since we avoided using Pro account elements, Canva Free
should be sufficient. This is a pilot year on offering this option so feedback will be appreciated. Thanks to our Social Media Committee! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b>Canva Quick Links to Templates</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGiZPGxuZg/ndLXF1pfxIm1bGI8KtOPLA/view?utm_content=DAGiZPGxuZg&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">Social Media Canva Templates</a> (21
designs)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgCpC1RqA/C63Dwf5bFKR_ucfyb1-1Qg/view?utm_content=DAGgCpC1RqA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">Color Our World Upcoming
Events</a> (1 design)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbus_KM8w/yjHdf0cZTzetdjZX3T5D5g/view?utm_content=DAGbus_KM8w&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview&fbclid=IwY2xjawH_Tt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTf-E8HvKuAoZb02yETwSA6kD6GCRdocyVn-KnQfDMrNa_y9WInvSwWXQQ_aem_JjIpWt2yY0ZsiLOFbaDKoQ" target="_blank">Event
Flyer Canva Template</a> (1 design)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGgIywLggM/XHRBr4LkGTlYcrail8aLKA/view?utm_content=DAGgIywLggM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">Social Media Ad</a> (1 design)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVtwaUiDA/smPqBm8W4BZEfzl0-FpMGw/view?utm_content=DAGVtwaUiDA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">Templates for Various Color
Our World Facebook Banners</a> (3 designs)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVvj3j8To/lhdc_aExDXBeo2WL_H5QUw/view?utm_content=DAGVvj3j8To&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">Templates for Various Color
Our World Facebook Event Banners</a> (4 designs)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTvJZRZKs/BK_Vm3sW9tTI69T5cW6Xlw/view?utm_content=DAGTvJZRZKs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview" target="_blank">2025 Planning Calendar</a> (12
months)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#2E74B5;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join the <b><span style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth"><span style="color:#0563C1">MiYouth</span></a></span></b>
<span style="color:black;background:white">Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Acknowledge the incredible strength of students’ multilingual abilities.
<br>
Seek the </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-biliteracy"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:#467886">Michigan Seal of Biliteracy</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
for graduating seniors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="197" height="38" style="width:2.052in;height:.3958in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01DBAEC5.7EBB3530" alt="Michigan.gov/Vote logo
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/"><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue">Michigan.gov/Vote</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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