Hi –

We’ve got some great webinars on the horizon. All webinars will be recorded and are listed on https://tntel.info/content/training-calendar including the most recent recordings from Gale and World Book.

World Book: 6-12 Teacher Resources

November 20 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST/ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Description: World Book Online is not just about the students, there are plenty of resources here for teachers too! With graphic organizers, WebQuests, lesson plans and more - come learn about the tools inside the Student and Advanced resources designed to help support your classroom teaching.

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3247244168112499469

Dive in to Early Learning by World Book

December 11 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST/ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Description: Take a look inside the recently redone Early Learning resource- a resource for pre-emergent readers and curious kids! Learn tips for use in the classroom, homeschool, exploration, and more!

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3710853245964301069

HeritageQuest for the Holidays

December 18, 2019 at 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST/ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Description: Ancestry runs a lot of advertisements during the holidays and if your library has a subscription to HeritageQuest your patrons have access to similar genealogy content. The holidays and time to visit with relatives provide a great starting point for getting started on, or continuing, family research. Link to some free forms and charts that may be referenced during the training- Free Genealogy Charts and Forms.

Define similarities between HeritageQuest and Ancestry.com
Highlight the differences between Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest
Assist patrons who want to use HeritageQuest for holiday gift ideas and family research

Link to register: https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?PRID=3fbd4d15e27e1e4cee06ecfc72f5189f

Introduction to Fold3 (NOT a TEL Resource but many TN libraries subscribe)

January 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST/ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST

Description: Fold3 helps historians, genealogists, veterans and their families, teachers and military enthusiasts access more than 440 million records from the American Revolutionary War up through recent conflicts.

Utilize the advanced search form and browse features
Demonstrate how to locate records by conflicts
Show non-military content and international information
Illustrate use of Memorials & the Honor Wall

Link to register: https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?PRID=3fbd4d15e27e1e4cee06ecfc72f5189f

Nashville Tennessean for TEL

January 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST/ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Description: Please join this 30 minute webinar to learn more about the ProQuest Historic Newspaper Collections. We will specifically look at the Nashville Tennessean. No previous experience with the database is required.

Recognize the difference between article level and page level digitization
Employ the best search strategies for either format
Locate additional educational materials

Link to register: https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?PRID=3fbd4d15e27e1e4cee06ecfc72f5189f

International Content in HeritageQuest

February 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CST/ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Description: HeritageQuest now includes specific international information. For those patrons that have complete DNA kits and want to learn more about other parts of the world or their family research has taken them outside the United States this information provides valuable insight. This webinar will examine the international content in HeritageQuest.

Locate the international content in HeritageQuest
Search international content to add to family research
Utilize international content to learn more about other parts of the world

Link to register: https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?PRID=3fbd4d15e27e1e4cee06ecfc72f5189f

Thanks,

Andrea

Andrea Zielke

TEL Administrator

Tennessee Electronic Library

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett

403 7th Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-532-4627

Fax: 615-532-9904

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