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Allocate your remaining budget strategically with discounted offers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:59 EDT

Several end-of-year offers have been posted to our Special Offers webpage. The most recent offers listed include Ambrose Video, Bloomsbury, JSTOR, Liverpool University Press, American Chemical Society, LOTE4Kids, Infobase, and NewsBank, among several others. For quotes or more information, contact services@mcls.org. Substantial discounts from Infobase As current Infobase database subscribers, MCLS members are now eligible to receive discounts off the list price on new subscriptions …Read more »

Insights from Executive Director Scott Garrison

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:43 EDT

Recently, MCLS worked with EveryLibrary Institute and a team of students from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor School of Information (UMSI) on a research project about the positive impact libraries make for each citizen on their lifelong learning and literacy journey. The project originated from summer 2025 discussions about how library associations and organizations could support Indiana and Michigan libraries collaboratively …Read more »

Introducing Problematic Publishers from Third Iron

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:28 EDT

Third Iron enables the vital role libraries play in the research process with innovative technologies, such as LibKey. The company’s latest offering, Problematic Publishers, stops deceptive journals from undermining your researchers’ work. Problematic Publishers integrates across the entire LibKey ecosystem to surface warnings automatically, inside discovery systems, databases, and even out on the open web via LibKey Nomad. Integrations with AI research tools like Consensus, SciSpace, and Scite mean researchers are …Read more »

Your voice, your Board: MCLS seeks 2027–2029 nominations

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:59:07 EDT

The MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the MCLS membership for the following Board openings for 2027-2029: Special Library Representative (Indiana) At-Large Library Representative (Michigan) School Library Representative (Michigan) Each seat serves a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The Board meets four times per year: in …Read more »

What to expect with your MCLS membership renewal email

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:57:37 EDT

MCLS is currently preparing for an exciting new member year beginning July 1! The key contacts (directors, billing contacts, and primary contacts) will receive a membership renewal email in early June (schools received their renewal emails in May). This email includes information about the benefits you’ve accessed so far in the current member year, how …Read more »

Loneliness is rising — what can libraries do about it?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:56:07 EDT

Recent studies suggest that feelings of loneliness and isolation are on the rise. Can libraries combat this trend? Join our July Virtual Dialogue “Combatting Loneliness and Isolation” on Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) to get fresh ideas and share how your library is working to bring people together. Our …Read more »

Member spotlight: Eau Claire District Library and Sodus Township Library

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:50:39 EDT

by MCLS Engagement Strategist Laura Warren-Gross I recently visited with Cindy Casper who serves as both the director at Eau Claire District Library and the interim director at Sodus Township Library in Michigan. She graciously shared what makes these libraries special. Located only six miles apart, the libraries have operated separately until recently. Cindy, along with the Friends of the Library and the Boards of both libraries, has been working to …Read more »

There is still time to register for the MLA Handbook webinar

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:50:15 EDT

Join editors from the Modern Language Association on June 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern (noon Central) to learn about MLA Handbook Plus, a repository for not only the full text of the MLA Handbook but also companion guides and video courses from the MLA. Providing an overview of the site’s resources on writing, research, …Read more »

Docuseek Spring Special

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:16:29 EDT

The Docuseek Spring Special runs through July 31, 2026. Take 10% off upgrades and collections, including The Docuseek Complete Collection 4th Edition, The Docuseek Fiction Collection 2nd Edition, The GOOD DOCS Complete Collection, and The Pragda Complete Film Collection! Docuseek streams essential independent, social-issue and environmental documentaries to colleges and universities, K-12, and public libraries …Read more »

Third Iron Webinar: Updates and Research Enhancements for MCLS Members

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:39:06 EDT

Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00am EDT. Learn about ongoing enhancements to LibKey’s scholarly integrity notifications across all points of discovery, including first and second order retractions, and how we integrate with AI research services to enhance full text linking from dozens of platforms like Consensus, Claude, Keenious, and more. This session is open to current …Read more »

Ambrose Video: Extra Savings Through December 2026 for MCLS Members

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:57:18 EDT

Ambrose Video has over 700 Educational videos in their collection including timely science and history topics. The collection includes BBC Classics such as all 37 BBC Shakespeare Plays, James Burkes’ Connections, Ascent of Man and more. Ambrose has it….any digital delivery format you need with professionals who can answer your every query about systems and content …Read more »

Special year-end offer through MCLS for Bloomsbury’s Digital Resources!

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:10:00 EDT

Extra savings available for Bloomsbury’s Digital Resources. Timeframe: May 15th – July 15th, 2026 Discount: 20% off any new subscription order; 30% off any new one-time purchase order Eligible Resources: Drama Online Bloomsbury Fashion Central Bloomsbury Visual Arts Bloomsbury History Bloomsbury Video Library Human Kinetics Library Theology & Religion Online Bloomsbury Food Library Bloomsbury Music …Read more »

New Publisher Collections from JSTOR: a mission-driven, nonprofit-led model

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:45:41 EDT

JSTOR is partnering with a growing list of 20+ publishers to offer a thoughtful, innovative approach to eBook collections. These collections support equitable access to scholarly eBooks for institutions of all sizes, demonstrating a shared commitment to community-driven, flexible, and sustainable eBook acquisition models. Pricing tiers for the Publisher Collections were developed with a data-informed, collaborative approach, including input from …Read more »

Liverpool University Press Spring Offer

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:25:48 EDT

MCLS members save on Liverpool University Press digital collections with special offer extended through July 31st 2026. You can find details of the collections in their catalogue linked here: https://bit.ly/collections-catalogue-26 and products included in this offer linked here: Liverpool University Press Offer 2026.xlsx Email your questions or request a quote >>

Insights from Executive Director Scott Garrison – May 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:24 EDT

This month, I have a simple ask: if you received a link to our MCLS member or partner/vendor survey and haven’t completed it yet, please do so before May 15. We want to hear from you about how we’re doing toward achieving our current strategic plan objectives and how we might improve. Not sure if …Read more »