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Training

Available soon—RDA Training in Your Library. Watch our workshop calendar for updates.

Products & Services

Highlights include free NoveList and LibraryAware training at our office in Lansing, EBSCO one-time purchase academic ebooks (offer ends this Friday the 7th), ProQuest Statistical Abstract, 15% discount on World Almanac for Kids, great 3M and Checkpoint deals, and more.

MeL Update

NCIP success at Bad Axe Area District Library. UPRLC libraries going live soon with NCIP: Peter White Public Library, Portage Lake District Library, Spies Public Library and the Tahquamenon Area Public Library.

MeLCat accepting applications for new member libraries. Signup form and important participation info available here.

MeL Databases Basics, Part 2 (online class) offered Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm. Register here.

OCLC News

Get your library on Goodreads
Register for OCLC’s special ALA Midwinter events
Recent, important enhancements to WorldShare

Other Announcements

Robert Roethemeyer to be next MCLS Board chair, joined by Kelly Currie in her continuing role as vice-chair. Metta Lansdale will serve as secretary.

Reminder: applications for our Community Engagement Librarian position are due December 21.

Christie Pearson Brandau and Paula Gangopadhyay sworn onto NMLS Board.