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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Great news!
LearningExpress Library (LEL) is now available for use by all Oregon residents
for at least the next five years. <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'>
<img width=125 height=104 id="Picture_x0020_1"
src="cid:image001.png@01CB7F65.049C2EC0"> <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'>What is
LearningExpress Library?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:blue'>In short, it is a test prep and computer skills database and then
some. For example, there are practice tests to help K12 and college
students hone reading, math, and in some cases, writing skills. Studying
for the SAT, CDL, or nurses’ exam? There’s assistance for
that, too. Need help writing a resume or learning Microsoft Excel for
Windows or Macintosh? Try an LEL course. There are also lots of
eBooks that users can access; <i>Grammar Essentials</i>, <i>ACT Essay Practice</i>,
<i>Statistics Success in 20 Minutes a Day</i>, <i>Real Estate Broker Exam</i>, and
</span><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Lo Último en Guias Para
Obtener Su Tarjeta Verde</span></i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>
are </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>just a sampling. <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'>How Do I Access
LearningExpress Library?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>First, someone
from your library will have to fill out the Excel form about authentication and
access. After mailing that to customer support, you will receive an email with
your library’s unique URL for accessing LearningExpress Library. Add
that link to your website, and you should be set. <b>This support page for
Oregon users has the details.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'> <a
href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/LearningExpress/">http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/LearningExpress/</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'>Does Each User
Have to Create an Account?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Yes. Since
users take tests and courses on LearningExpress Library, they need their own
account to save works-in-progress and access completed tasks and score
histories. Users need to remember the user name and password that they
choose when they sign up for their account. <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'>How Do Users
Create an Account?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Click on the
LearningExpress logo or link found on your library’s website. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>At the bottom of
the center column on the LEL homepage, click on Register, found under New
Users.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Fill out the short
form and click on Register. (An email address is required.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Write down your
user name and password for future reference.<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'>Will I Get
Training On This? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Yes. First,
the built-in help center has some good information to orient new users.
These are just a few topics: <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/NavigatingLearningExpressLibrary">http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help/<b>NavigatingLearningExpressLibrary</b></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/UsingtheTestsandCourses">http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help/<b>UsingtheTestsandCourses</b></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/AboutMyCenter">http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help/<b>AboutMyCenter</b></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/AccessingLearningExpressLibrary">http://www.learnatest.com/LEL/index.cfm/help/<b>AccessingLearningExpressLibrary</b></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'>Also, LE offers
free webinars every other Wednesday. It looks like the times are often
9am or noon for Pacific coast users. <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'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Finally, in the
spring there will be 5 onsite trainings in Oregon. Specifics will be
announced later. However, I encourage you to use the help center or
participate in a webinar to get started before too long.<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'>Are Promotional
Materials Available?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:blue'>Yes. When you
receive the email from LibraryExpress customer support (see How Do I Access LEL
above), it will include a login to access promotional materials. <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'>What if My
Library Already Subscribes To This?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
color:blue'>If you have a current subscription with LearningExpress, you will
be moved to the OSL account and do not need to do anything to sign up. Your
library will receive a refund from LE for the remainder of the subscription. This
will happen within about 60 days of the State Library payment for the statewide
license, which should be mid-November. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><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'>Soon I’ll
send a follow-up email with more information. If you have questions after
consulting the <a
href="http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/technology/sdlp/LearningExpress/">LearningExpress
support page for Oregon users</a>, please ask.<br>
<br>
<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'>Library Development<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 97301-3950<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;color:blue'><a
href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us"
title="blocked::mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us"><span style='font-family:
"Times New Roman","serif"'>jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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