MeL Minute

New eBooks in MeL

There are many great reasons to utilize the eResources found in the Michigan eLibrary, but FREE access to eBooks is one of the best. Over 3,000 new titles have recently been added to the 5 eBook Collections in MeL. While there are new offerings for school-age children in the K-8 and High School eBook Collections, the focus here is on the additions to the adult collections.

eBook Academic Collection

Over 2,000 eBooks published in 2020 have been added to the eBook Academic Collection. While there are some unique titles such as A Field Guide to Snow, there are also large additions in the following subject areas: 

• Using the keywords equity and education returns 13 new titles. Readers can explore equity as it pertains to gender in the medical field, multicultural education in the field of science, or helping teachers develop LGBTQ awareness.

• The keywords climate change and global warming give patrons 49 new titles to investigate. Whether your interest is related to agriculture, politics, environmentalism, sustainability, or the philosophy of nature, there is a new title waiting just for you.
• Entering the terms coronavirus or covid-19 reveals 12 new titles, enlightening readers on the impact of student retention or economic disobedience. 

eBook Business Collection

The eBook Business Collection added 359 new 2020 eBooks, highlighting great titles such as Work Better, Live Better: Motivation, Labor, and Management Ideology. Subjects that saw substantial additions:

• The keyword advertising returns 18 new titles. Learn more about social media advertising, creating brands and products that sell, or marketing leadership.
• Included in your search using the term corporate are 49 new titles. In these eBooks are topics that speak to corporate change, governance, strategy, and workplace.
• The term innovation offers 45 new titles to readers. Food, technology, and economic impacts are all topics that can be explored.

eBook Public Library Collection

The Public Library Collection saw over 900 new 2020 eBooks added in the past year.  Some notable titles include Mastering the Flower Garden:  A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Flowers, From Today’s Favorites to Unusual Varieties and The Urban Sketching Handbook Drawing with a Tablet:  Easy Techniques for Mastering Digital Drawing on Location. Other topic areas added to the collection:

• The keyword cooking garnered 52 new titles. In these you can find some scrumptious summer grilling ideas, vegan recipes, and new Instant Pot miracles.
• Entering the term sport brought back 65 new titles, featuring new sports biographies; college eSports; guides to fantasy football, basketball, and baseball; and histories of the Olympic games. 
• One of the biggest areas for new eBook content was found using the keywords career or job or employment or occupation with 247 results. Careers in animation, social media, coding, graphic design, and plastic surgery are highlighted as well as guides to finding and keeping good employees. 

With titles added to these collections regularly, it is always good idea to check in to see what’s new. 

If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page. Contact meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org for help.

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