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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Please pardon the cross posting, but if you reach out to the K12 community, you might find this helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Right after the OASL Fall Conference, I asked for feedback about how you spread the word about LearningExpress Library (LEL). I only heard back from one person:</span><span style="color:blue">
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">I have made a PowerPoint explaining how Learning Express/oslis works and what is offered. We show this to our students in their Advisory sessions. I also hand out the Learning Express bookmarks as well as a bookmark I made
that has the oslis information on it. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Great ideas!<br>
<br>
I think the lack of responses may be reflective of a few conditions. One, we’re all busy. (I get that, but please try to schedule some time for this. We’ve had it for about two years now.) Two, LearningExpress Library is very different from periodicals databases
like Gale, which makes some hesitant to tackle it. (I get that, too. Know that there are tutorials and webinars.) Three, LEL covers A LOT of bases, and it can be overwhelming to know who to target when promoting it in your school or district.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">I understand number three, too, and that’s the focus of this email. Here are some ideas about who to tell about LEL and why.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">AP Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LearningExpress Library has AP practice exams for biology, calculus, chemistry, English language and composition, English literature and composition, European history, U.S. government,
and U.S. history.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">There are two practice exams per section per subject area.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Check out the learning center called College Preparation for more resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Math Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LEL has eBooks, eTests, and some eCourses to develop basic and advanced math skills.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">There are resources related to algebra, data analysis, geometry, statistics, trigonometry, and more.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">There are some tools to help students pass grade-level math tests.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Explore the math areas under these four learning centers: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College Students.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Language Arts Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LEL has eBooks, eTests, and some eCourses to develop reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">There are some tools to help students pass grade-level reading tests.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Explore the language arts areas under these four learning centers: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College Students.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Technology Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LearningExpress Library offers courses to learn several Adobe (like Photoshop) and Microsoft (like Excel) applications as well as to better understand Windows and Mac operating systems.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Multiple versions are covered, and many cover multiple ability levels (basic, intermediate, or advanced).<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Counselors<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">College Bound</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">: These resources are for students and parents of students trying to get into college.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Admissions Tests<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">§<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LEL has practice tests for PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, and ACT.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">This includes areas like critical reading, math, and writing.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">The writing portions of many tests can be machine-scored.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">eBooks about test-taking skills improvement<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">eBooks about writing college admissions essays<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">College placement preparation tools for ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and COMPASS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Check out the learning center called College Preparation for more resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">GED</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">: Do your counselors help students who previously dropped out of school?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LEL has GED practice exams, preparation courses for various subject areas, and general skills improvement tools.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">A few practice tests and an eBook are available in Spanish.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Check out the learning center called GED Preparation for more resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Careers</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">: Counselors help students explore careers and prepare for career exams.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">LEL has practice versions of career exams ranging from air traffic controller to plumbing and from cosmetology to teaching.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">There are eBooks to support some career exploration or skill development, from
<i>Math for the Trades</i> to <i>Best Green Careers</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Check out the learning center called Jobs & Careers as well as Job Search & Workplace Skills for more resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo10"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Job Search & Workplace Skills</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">: Counselors help some students who are looking for jobs, now or after graduating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">o<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Is workplace writing a problem? Take a business writing course.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Explore eBooks about finding jobs, courses about interviewing, and resources to help craft resumes and cover letters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Check out the learning center called Job Search & Workplace Skills for more resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">I didn’t even touch on everything that LEL covers, but I don’t want to overwhelm. (Too late, you say?! Sorry!)
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:blue">J</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Think about the timing of the contact. For example, if AP tests are in April, approach those teachers at least two months in advance so everyone has time to take advantage of the resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Once you get folks interested, they might want to know about creating accounts and accessing tutorials and webinars. See the email below for that information.<br>
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Questions? Please ask.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Jennifer Maurer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">School Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">250 Winter Street NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">503.378.5011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue"><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">OSLIS ||
<a href="www.oslis.org">www.oslis.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Learn to research. Research to learn.©<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">
<a href="mailto:oslist-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">oslist-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a> [<a href="mailto:oslist-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">mailto:oslist-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Maurer<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 15, 2012 3:51 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST (<a href="mailto:oslist@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">oslist@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</a>)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [oslist] Questions Asked about LearningExpress Library at OASL Conference Session (Input Requested)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Before I jump into my
<i>LearningExpress Library</i> information, I want to say <b>thanks to <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/2012oasl/home/contactus">
everyone</a> who worked on the OASL fall conference committee</b>. I was impressed with the mix of useful and interesting session options and felt like the choices were valuable for librarians, library media managers, classroom teachers, and technology folks.
Also, things went smoothly for me both as a presenter and attendee, and I know a lot of worked happened behind the scenes to make that so. Kudos on a great conference!
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">During Saturday’s <i>
LearningExpress Library</i> session at the OASL fall conference, the participants asked a lot of really good questions, so I thought I’d share some of them (and the answers!) here.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Q: If I didn’t add my email address to my account when I registered, can I add it now?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">A: Yes. To add or change your email address associated with your LEL account, follow these steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Click on the LEL icon found on any OSLIS Find Information page. (Ex:
<a href="http://secondary.oslis.org/find-information">http://secondary.oslis.org/find-information</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Enter your username and password in the Returning User Login area at the bottom of the LEL homepage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Click on My Center in the blue area at the top of the page.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Click on Change Your Settings at the top of the column on the left.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:blue"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Add or update the email address in the text box and click on Submit. (You will get a message indicating, “You have successfully changed your email.”)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Note: If users do not associate an email address with their LEL accounts, they will have to rely on LearningExpress customer service, available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm Eastern time,
to try to get a login reminder. With an email address associated with your account, users can utilize the Forgot Your Password? link to receive an immediate reminder about their username and password. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> (800) 295-9556 ext. 2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="mailto:libraries@learningexpressllc.com">
libraries@learningexpressllc.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Q: Can I view LEL’s eBooks on my iPad?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">A: Yes. <i>LearningExpress Library’s
</i>eBooks are in PDF format, and viewing<i> </i>them works the same on an iPad as it does on a regular computer. If you are having problems, maybe your wifi connection is weak or is in heavy use? If you experience persistent problems with access that you feel
is unrelated to your wifi connection, please let me know. Here’s the complete list of LEL’s eBooks,
<a href="http://www.learnatest.com/lel/index.cfm/ebookList">http://www.learnatest.com/lel/index.cfm/ebookList</a>, which is just one way to access them.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Q: Does LearningExpress offer online training? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">A: Yes, LearningExpress offers a free webinar to learn about LEL every other Wednesday, either at 9am or noon Pacific. Scroll to the bottom of the training page for access to an archived version
of the guided tour. Plus, LEL has a robust built-in help section.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="http://www.learningexpressllc.com/support/webinars/home.cfm">
http://www.learningexpressllc.com/support/webinars/home.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help">
http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Do you know that while the Gale login is good for everyone in your school district, each user creates his or her own login on
<i>LearningExpress Library</i>? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2010-announcements/november-8-2010">
http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2010-announcements/november-8-2010</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Do you know why you need to start your LEL account creation via OSLIS?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/january-14-2011">
http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/january-14-2011</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Do you know that <i>
LearningExpress Library</i> can be accessed in Oregon Career Information Systems, for schools that already subscribe to CIS?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> <a href="http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/november-14-2011">
http://oslis.org/oslissupport/announcements/2011/november-14-2011</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Ok, now </span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#00B050">I am asking for your help. What strategies or methods have you used to spread the word about
<i>LearningExpress Library</i> in your school or district? Please share your success stories with me, and I’ll post the ideas later.
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Jennifer Maurer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">School Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">250 Winter Street NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue">503.378.5011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:blue"><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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