Communico is an integrated suite of cloud-based applications built specifically for libraries including solutions for event calendaring, room booking, appointments, mobile apps, digital signage and a website builder. The MCLS member discount is 15% off list price for modules and 20% off the implementation fee. Greater discounts are available for terms greater than 12 months. 

For more information or to request a trial, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.

OurResearch is a nonprofit that builds tools to help accelerate the transition to universal Open Science. Started at a hackathon in 2011, they remain committed to creating open, sustainable research infrastructure that solves real-world problems, like Unsub and OpenAlex. MCLS members who subscribe receive discounted pricing and support the mission of OurResearch.

OurResearch has offered a 4-month trial to any Unsub subscribing member to OpenAlex Premium, the newest product and the world’s largest open scientific knowledge graph. 

For more information or to request a trial, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. 

Join MCLS and guest presenter Deron Morgan, Clarivate Customer Success Consultant, on January 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central) on Zoom for a virtual update session on the Web of Science and Journal Citation Report, plus product roadmaps.  

You will learn about the following topics through demonstration: 

• Author record enhancements including visualizations, citation impact data, awards, publication history, and more. 
• Personalized homepage with recent searches, alert results, researcher metrics, and article recommendations. 
• Macro and Micro Citation Topics: these schemas provide users with a granular and evolving category for improving search precision or for analyzing the scope of a topic. 
• Grants Index: explore the details of previously awarded grants so you can better differentiate new projects and proposals. The Grants Index adds directly sourced, standardized data for 400+ funders around the globe to the platform, making it easy to review prior funding activity as you research your topic. 
• Web of Science Research Assistant: a generative AI-powered tool that offers natural language, multilingual searching, task-based guided walkthroughs, and unique visualizations. Developed with and for researchers, it helps users at all levels get more out of the world’s most trusted citation database: the Web of Science Core Collection. 

If you have any questions, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. 

For a limited time, MCLS member libraries (academic and public) can sign up for two years of access to NewspaperArchive’s U.S. or Global Collections for the price of one.

With this offer, members will only have to pay 50% of their subscription rate now, and the other 50% won’t be due until next year. 

NewspaperArchive offers unparalleled access to global and local news and history. They offer a platform that provides users with various tools for saving newspapers, articles, clippings and searches to make research fun and exciting! NewspaperArchive has 85% unique content compared to other newspaper resources on the market. For title list and quote, contact services@mcls.org. This offer expires on Dec. 15, 2024 and is only valid for new subscribers. 

Existing NewspaperArchive subscribers can request to move to MCLS and take advantage of discounted renewal rates in 2025. To express your interest in this offer, please contact MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. 

Discover a treasure trove of historical narratives through our various collection options to align with budget and institutional needs: 

• Single-State Access: Dive deep into the heart of individual states, unearthing local history and events. 

• Multi-State Access: Travel across state borders and explore stories that resonate across regions. 

• United States Access: Covering the entire United States, our collections provide a comprehensive view of the nation’s past and present. 

• Global Access: Expand your horizons with our global coverage, delving into international events. 

• There are also a variety of Special Collections available, including African American Newspapers, Spanish Newspapers, Irish Newspapers, and Caribbean Newspaper Collections. 

MarketLine, a product of GlobalData, is well known for its business intelligence information. Along with its expertise in business intelligence, GlobalData also offers resources to support pharma and medical intelligence for both the academic and medical library market. The Healthcare Pharma and Medical Intelligence Centre offers nine modules, including Drugs Intelligence, Trails Intelligence, Therapeutic Analysis, and Thematic Analysis. In addition to these theme specific modules, the Intelligence Centre provides insight into how social media is used by pharma and medical companies.  

For trial and/or quote information, contact MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.  

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a unique, growing index of about 21,000 diverse open access journals whose services and metadata are embedded in libraries across the world. On October 10, MCLS hosted a webinar with DOAJ Community Manager & Ambassador Ivonne Lujano with the purpose of sharing more about how DOAJ works with researchers, libraries, and organizations worldwide to provide services and indexing. If you couldn’t attend and would like to learn more, the webinar was recorded and can be accessed here.  

DOAJ relies on contributions from libraries to run its services. We’re pleased to share that MCLS has partnered with DOAJ to offer libraries discounted rates on Basic and Sustaining support options. In addition to supporting an organization that values open research, benefits of participating include:  

Benefits for basic or sustaining DOAJ support: 

• Acknowledgement as a DOAJ Supporter on the DOAJ Supporters’ webpage: https://doaj.org/support/supporters/ 

• The right to use the DOAJ Basic or Sustaining Supporter status in marketing activities 

• The right to use the DOAJ Logo on your institution’s websites and other communications 

• Ability to provide Supporter Feedback 

• Eligible to nominate and vote on candidates for DOAJ’s Advisory Board and the DOAJ Council 

For information on how your institution can support DOAJ financially,?reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at?services@mcls.org?or 517-939-1382. 

MCLS members have direct URL and Login Credentials to access a LitBase trial. LitBase is a world literature database with a modern search experience. A curated collection of critical primary texts and secondary sources, it supports research of the most studied authors, poetry, fiction, plays, and creative nonfiction worldwide.  

Students, researchers, and faculty will benefit from the global nature of this vast literature database covering diverse authors and genres. LitBase includes over 425,000 primary sources, 100,000 secondary and reference sources, and hundreds of full-text scholarly journals and literary magazines to support literature research. LitBase and MLA International Bibliography with Full Text come together to create a comprehensive research experience for all.   

For trial access, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. 

MCLS is pleased to announce our new vendor partner, Meescan, a self-checkout solution with kiosks and a smartphone app that’s simple for libraries to install and effortless for patrons to use. It allows librarians to get on with what they do best: organizing the library’s database, reaching out to the local community, helping people track down information, and engaging with patrons.  

Meescan is designed to be much simpler than traditional self-checkout systems and easy for librarians and patrons to use. With an intuitive design, training needs are minimal. Complimentary live and online training demos are available.  

New subscribing academic and public library members will be granted 15% volume discount for the first year of Meescan subscription and then 10% for the following years of active Meescan subscription.? 

For more information and to request a quote, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. 

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a unique, growing index of about 21,000 diverse open access journals whose services and metadata are embedded in libraries across the world. On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2-3 p.m. Eastern (1-2 p.m. Central), MCLS will host an informational webinar on DOAJ.  

Attendees will learn the basics of DOAJ including what it is and how it is used by researchers, librarians, and organizations worldwide. We will also explore the process of DOAJ indexing from when a journal applies to its acceptance, and how DOAJ contributes to the current (and future) global Open Access landscape. Throughout the webinar we will discuss what DOAJ does beyond being an index of Open Access journals, and how the community can use all the different resources available.  

DOAJ relies on contributions from libraries to run its services; we’ll explain why this is important, and how MCLS libraries can support their work.  

For information on how your institution can support DOAJ financially, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.

MCLS is partnering with Nexstar Digital, a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms. Nexstar owns the largest local broadcasting group in America comprising of top network affiliates with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets that reach 220 million people. 

Nexstar Digital’s proprietary advertising technologies will enable MCLS’s public library members to create personalized, omnichannel marketing programs that target custom audiences and enhance consumer experiences across all platforms. Through this partnership, public libraries can reach a wider portion of their communities, sharing news and information about the value and importance of their offerings. The goals of this partnership are to both increase community awareness of your library as a valuable resource and highlight the many services you offer. 

An informational webinar with MCLS and Nexstar Digital was held on Sept. 25. Watch the recording here. 

For more information on the available package deals, reach out to MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.