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We’ve got some great TEL webinars starting tomorrow! If you are interested these webinars but can’t attend, register and you’ll get a link of the recorded session typically within 24 hours. Still scheduling some for the spring so I’ll send an updated schedule but you can always check the TEL Training Calendar.

Getting Started with Transparent Language Online

Wednesday, February 10, 2021: 10:30 am CT/11:30am ET (1 hour)

Just getting started with Transparent Language Online, or training someone new? In this webinar, we will cover a basic introduction (or refresher!) to the Transparent Language Online for Libraries system. We will look at various aspects of learning dashboard and dive into some of the great learning activities available – specifically highlighting speaking and typing. We will also highlight some recent updates to Transparent Language Online, for those who are joining us again!

HeritageQuest Online - Working with the Census

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 12:00 pm CT/1:00 pm ET (30 minutes)

Please join our upcoming HeritageQuest webinar that will help you, and your patrons, get started using HeritageQuest census data. During this session, Sarah Palmer from ProQuest will discuss how the Census data in HeritageQuest is a great way to start your genealogy search. She’ll share some searching tips, how to find related records and show you what you can do after you find the record you are looking for!

If you haven’t had a chance to look at HeritageQuest before, there is 19 minute video that will give you an overview of the vast array of materials within HeritageQuest so you can make the most of this training!

In order to get a little practice in before the webinar, can you answer the following questions using the Census data in HeritageQuest?

In the 1900 census, what was Jack Daniel’s occupation?
Why can’t you find Dolly Parton in the census records contained in HeritageQuest?
How is Alvin C York’s name spelled in the 1940’s census? Looking at related records, can you find the location of his burial place?

Supporting Your ELL Community with Transparent Language Online

Thursday, February 25, 2021: 1 pm CT/2 pm ET (1 hour)

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Does your library support a growing community of English Language Learners (ELLs)? In this webinar, we will discuss the language pairings (30+) available for non-English speakers to learn at the beginner level, as well as discuss higher-level content for English learners, including Intermediate and Advanced Conversations in English and our American Citizenship Test Prep Course.

Supporting Young Learners (K-12) with Transparent Language Online

Tuesday, March 2, 2021: 9am CT/ 10am ET (1 hour)

Did you know that Transparent Language Online has learning content specifically designed for young learners? In this webinar, we’ll explore the available content for different ages, including K-2, elementary, and teens. We will look at how the content differs for each age range and review what supplemental resources are available.

World Book: New Releases in eBooks

Mon, Mar 8, 2021 10:30 AM CT/ 11:30 AM ET (30 minutes)

One of the main benefits to a World Book eBooks subscription is automatic access to our NEW World Book originals! Join us to learn about the 2021 new releases which includes a brand new set for “Out of this World” an exciting set in collaboration with NASA! We’ll also review the titles added throughout 2020 including “Building Blocks of Computer Science.”

HeritageQuest Online - City Directories, Obituaries, Books and Maps

Wednesday, March 10, 2021 12:00 pm CT/1:00 pm ET (30 minutes)

Please join our upcoming HeritageQuest webinar that will help you, and your patrons, get started using the City Directories, Obituaries, Books and Maps available in HeritageQuest. During this session, Sarah Palmer from ProQuest will discuss how these sources in HeritageQuest can add another layer to genealogy research. She’ll share some searching tips to locate this content.

Can you answer the following questions using HeritageQuest?

Find a listing for a lawyer named Samuel who lived in Tennessee?
Locate a book about Nashville?
Compare a map of Tennessee from 1790 to 1920?

Transparent Language Online: Reporting and Marketing

Wednesday, March 17, 2021: 1pm CT/2pm ET (1 hour)

Trying to promote and measure interest in Transparent Language Online in your library community? This webinar will focus on running usage reports and marketing Transparent Language Online to your community.

We will look at:

Types of reports that admins can generate and the types of information each report will give you
How to schedule reports so that they can be delivered right to your email for convenience
Marketing tactics for increasing adoption and usage of Transparent Language Online

HeritageQuest Online - International and African American Family Research

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:00 pm CT/1:00 pm ET (30 minutes)

Please join our upcoming HeritageQuest webinar that will help you, and your patrons, get started using the International Content and African American Family History resources available in HeritageQuest. During this session, Sarah Palmer from ProQuest will discuss how these sources in HeritageQuest can assist users with their genealogy research. She’ll share searching tips to locate this content and also provide resources that can help someone who is stuck.

Can you answer the following questions using HeritageQuest?

· Locate information to help someone who found out they are of Irish heritage?

· Find a Freedman’s Bank Record for Henry Lee who opened his account in 1871?

· Locate the Slave Schedules to assist with African American Family research?

World Book: Check out the NEW Super Home Page

Mon, Mar 29, 2021 1pm CT/2pm ET (30 minutes)

Check out the NEW Super Home page. The Super Home Page has a brand new look! Join us for a quick overview of the new layout and a high-level refresh on each product.

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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