As we get ready for Election 2008, the Michigan e-Library (mel.org) is featuring a Special Topics with selected Web sites on this important event. The Election 2008 section contains online resources to find information needed to help you and your patrons, students, etc., prepare for voting in the November 4, 2008 general election. Information on where to vote, how the process works, absentee ballots, campaign finance and lobbying disclosure and much, much more.
Resources include sites for all represented political parties on the ballot and the candidates representing those parties with biographical data, speeches, and information on where the candidates stand on various issues. Sites from non-partisan organizations attempt to provide clear, unbiased political information and debunk false claims with reputable resources. Wording from statewide ballot proposals is also provided.
Whatever your political persuasion, don’t forget to vote!
Visit MeL Featured Resources for Election 2008 and more.
Libraries have a reputation for being great collaborators; in fact, the Library of Michigan has been collaborating with the Michigan Department of Education and Wayne State University in creating an exciting new resource for Michigan educators - the Michigan Online Resource for Educators(MORE).
This portal will point to thousands of free resources such as lesson plans, videos, podcasts, interactive Web sites and educational games. Even more exciting is that these resources are aligned to and searchable by Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCEs) as well as the High School Content Expectations (HSCEs). MORE users can also submit, rate and review resources and check employment opportunities in education all in one convenient place.
MORE can be found in MeL, the Michigan eLibrary (www.mel.org). MeL is Michigan’s 24/7 Library, available anytime, anywhere with Internet access. The Michigan eLibrary contains vetted materials such as practice tests and tutorials (college entrance exams, K-12 skills improvement, vocational tests, etc.), full-text articles from magazines, professional journals and newspapers, maps, art images and much, much more, all free and accessible by teachers, students, and parents to enhance teaching and learning from Deb Bigg Thomas (biggsthomasd@michigan.gov), MeL Coodinator, Library of Michigan.
Schuler is proud to unveil its newest web feature, the Schuler E-Studio, featuring live online author chats!
Book lovers are able to log on to the E-Studio through the Schuler website from the comfort of their own homes, and participate in moderate chat with their favorite authors! This is something that literally anyone with web connection can participate in, an we’re hoping to make it a national presence in the literary scene.
For information and press release visit Schuler Books & Music E-Studio Author Web Chats or http://www.schulerbooks.com