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MCLS provides libraries with the tools and training to better serve their communities.
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RIDES is Michigan’s statewide library courier service.
A non-profit, member-owned organization created to collaborate and share resources that support libraries of all types to better serve their communities.
Unlocking potential through eLicensing and Collection Resources, Professional Development, Consulting, Strategic Planning, and much more!
Libraries today face evolving community needs. Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) provides essential services for library growth. From negotiating eLicenses and professional development to community engagement and strategic planning, MCLS empowers libraries to make a meaningful impact. With MCLS's support, libraries can achieve the extraordinary.
The MCLS Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team continues our popular series of Virtual Dialogues on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). During the dialogue, we will engage around the subject of accountability and taking ownership. MCLS Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide those in the library industry opportunities to […]
On Friday, August 28, MCLS’s IT staff launched our fully-redesigned and modernized website, a first in over a decade! With feedback from our members, partners, and staff, we focused on what matters most to you: an upgraded user experience and an easier way for you to connect with the resources, services, and community MCLS offers. […]
Event Details Presenters: Kate McDowell (keynote) and Thom Fladung (workshop) Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Attendance options: Location:St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center305 S. Michigan St., South Bend, IN 46601Google Maps Registration Choose how to attend: • In person (REGISTER HERE)Register by 5 p.m. on Sept. 18$75 per person (includes a light breakfast, lunch, and beverages) • […]
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