Good morning!

We’ve got some great webinars on TEL databases on the TEL Training Calendar including today’s webinar on World Book Early Learning. All webinars will be recorded.

Dive in to Early Learning by World Book

December 11, 2019 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST/ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

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

Using World Book Timelines in Schools and Libraries

Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Noon – 12:45 CST/ 1:00 – 1:45 PM EST

Look inside this unique World Book feature for inspiration on how engage students and patrons in new ways. These are not just for browsing, make these hands on by having students and patrons create their own timelines! From vacation to character development, there are more ways to use Timelines than meet the eye.

Link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2275118658729406475

Gale Literary Sources: Enhancements

Monday, January 6, 2020 at Noon – 12:45 CST/ 1:00 – 1:45 PM EST

Gale's Literature product family is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Gale Literary Sources (now called Gale Literature), a cross-search of your library’s Gale literary databases that may include Literature Resource Center (now called Gale Literature Resource Center), LitFinder (now called Gale Literature: LitFinder), and Literature Criticism Online (now called Gale Literature Criticism). Join us to learn how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder. (Learn more about these enhancements athttps://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) This session will be recorded for those who can't attend.

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/347394400208542220

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

Gale Literary Sources: Enhancements

Friday, January 17, 2020 at Noon – 12:45 CST/ 1:00 – 1:45 PM EST

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/249635721965332749

Gale Literature Resource Center: Enhancements

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at 1:00 – 1:30 PM CST/ 2:00 – 2:30 PM EST

Literature Resource Center (now called Gale Literature Resource Center) is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with Literature Resource Center, including both interface and specific tool enhancements. Join us to learn how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder. (Learn more about these enhancements at https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) This session will be recorded for those who can't attend.

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8744186580738633741

LitFinder: Enhancements

Friday, January 24, 2020 at Noon – 12:30 PM CST/ 1:00 – 1:30 PM EST

LitFinder (now called Gale Literature: LitFinder) is receiving interface enhancements designed to increase access to library resources and have a greater impact on user success. In this webinar, we'll share what's changing with LitFinder, including both interface and specific tool enhancements. Join us to learn how these improvements will help users research smarter, not harder. (Learn more about these enhancements at https://www.gale.com/product-enhancements.) This session will be recorded for those who can't attend.

Link to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6137461115077992205

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

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Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-532-4627

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