Michigan’s MeL Databases program has been adding resources since its very beginning in 1997 and now includes over 40 databases and numerous important features. MCLS provides training and support for MeL Databases. In order to devote sufficient time to each database and feature, we are announcing a new class lineup.  In addition to moving the …Read more »

Over the summer of 2010, OmniFile Full Text Select replaced WilsonSelectPlus on MeL for Michigan residents.  Although the content is the same, MeL now has the WilsonWeb interface which includes some interesting and useful new ways to search. H.W. Wilson is offering two free online training sessions covering OmniFile Full Text Select and the WilsonWeb …Read more »

MeL Databases training has moved online, and the first series of classes scheduled during the fall semester have already proven to be very popular. Many classes have filled and have waiting lists. Beginning in January, all of the MeL Databases classes will be online, giving those who model MeL use great opportunities to improve their …Read more »

OCLC is offering free seminars in Michigan on October 26, 27, and 28 on CONTENTdm and WorldCat Local quick start.  See message below from OCLC for details: To Michigan libraries participating in the Library of Michigan’s FirstSearch group subscription: The Library of Michigan subscribes to the FirstSearch® Base Package on behalf of all Michigan libraries. …Read more »

Oct 19 free training on Wilson Omnifile Fulltext SELECT: “Lunch & Learn” about the enhanced full text content and host of new features currently available to Michigan libraries in Wilson’s Omnifile Full Text SELECT through MeL and in the Wilson 14 database subscriptions. Experience hands-on training with Wilson’s Read Speaker text-to-speech, full-text language translations, My …Read more »

MCLS is pleased to announce the new name of Michigan’s statewide delivery service! MeL Delivery will now be known as RIDES – Regional Interlibrary DElivery Service.  This change provides a better identification of the services provided. Delivery service will continue to operate as before, and contacts will remain unchanged.  See the MCLS RIDES web page …Read more »

On July 12, 2010, MCLS received approval to replace the MeL Databases workshop program with a new training model.  The new model, which is being phased in this fall with full implementation starting in January 2011, includes three components: 1. Instructor-led online training. 2. PowerPoint presentations for use at in-services and similar group meetings. 3. …Read more »

This promotional library video was produced by St. Johns County (Fla.) Public Library for National Library Week. I like it because it makes the concept of “database” easily understandable to library patrons in an entertaining format – especially the whirlwind summary of the databases that this library has to offer. At four minutes, it might …Read more »

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Online registration is now available for the Fifth Annual MeL Users Day 2009. To liven things up this year, we are introducing a new segment of Pecha Kucha presentations. Pecha Kucha — also known as “w00tSlam” or “Lightning Round” — is a presentation format based on the triad:  “Be brief! Be brilliant! Be gone!” In …Read more »