Do you have questions about ConsortiaManager (CM) or your MCLS eResource invoices? If so, please join us for ConsortiaManager + Accounting Coffee Hour on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central). These informal sessions are not recorded, and most of the hour is reserved for questions and discussion. Our September Coffee Hour …Read more »

Over the past year, Web of Science has introduced a range of enhancements designed to make it easier to discover, analyze, and share research. From improvements in search and navigation to new tools that support collaboration, transparency, and AI-powered insights, these updates are helping researchers and institutions work more efficiently and stay ahead in an …Read more »

Update: on July 31, 2025, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s spending bill, which included $291,800,000 in total funding for IMLS (see pp. 329-330 for a budget activity breakdown for programs such as Grants to States). With the U.S. Congress in recess until September, now …Read more »

MCLS is excited to announce Ja’Kayla Sisson-Kilpatrick as our new Administrative Assistant. She came on board as a temp on May 19, 2025, and transitioned to permanent, full-time status on July 21. A member of our Business and Operations team, Ja’Kayla provides essential clerical support across multiple MCLS departments. To help you get acquainted with …Read more »

The following library staff members have earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS: Basic Cataloging Certificate?  Annette Grover, Wells County Public Library, IN Sarah Mominee, Novi Public Library, MI Advanced Cataloging Certificate?  Annette Grover, Wells County Public Library, IN Rebecca Kramb-Hubbard, Three Rivers Public Library, MI Arom Park, Novi Public Library, …Read more »

MCLS’s Accounting and eLicensing & Collection Resources staff invite you to join us on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) for an informal virtual drop-in session on Zoom. We’ll begin with brief updates and overviews. Most of the time will be reserved for discussion and any questions you may have about …Read more »

This summer, Mittens will travel through RIDES to help the MeLCat libraries celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MeLCat. Begin planning to take some photos of Mittens at your library. Be creative! Use the adventures of Flat Stanley and the Elf on the Shelf as inspiration. Instructions will be included. Some suggested activities with Mittens: Assist …Read more »

The Indiana State Library (ISL) and the Library of Michigan (LM) provide critical funding from federal and state sources that power infrastructure supporting the work of hundreds of libraries. The Indiana Library Federation (ILF), the Michigan Library Association (MLA), and others have been advocating for support for ISL and LM. Both states’ legislatures have made …Read more »

The next date in MCLS’s popular Virtual Dialogue series is Thursday, July 17, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). Our 2025 Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide opportunities for those in the library industry to connect and engage around various topics related to the future of libraries. This month we’ll discuss the …Read more »

    We are pleased to announce that the Indiana Library Federation (ILF) has selected Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) to facilitate their upcoming strategic planning process. In addition, Indianapolis Public Library (IN) has invited MCLS to provide a staff day training for their Talent & Development Department this fall. We are excited to …Read more »