The MeLCat Support & Training Specialist is an active member of the Shared Library Systems team. You will assist with planning, implementing, and supporting MeLCat including through training. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Shared Library Systems. MCLS offers generous benefits, a supportive work culture, and a hybrid work environment. The …Read more »

Via a unanimous vote in early October, MCLS member representatives elected the proposed slate of board members who will serve from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2027. The elected slate includes: At-Large Library Representative (IN): Trista Smith, Newburgh Chandler Public Library Research Library Representative (IN): Beth McNeil, Purdue University School Library Representative (IN): Raenell …Read more »

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 …Read more »

As part of our work to engage with, strengthen, and support libraries, many MCLS staff work hard to support and participate in fall conferences. Here’s a brief rundown of where we’ll be in October and November, and we look forward to seeing you at a conference session or our exhibit booth.  Michigan Library Association Small …Read more »

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 …Read more »

There are many exciting training opportunities coming up in the next few months – both brand-new workshops and returning workshops taught by new instructors. Check out the following:  Cataloging Graphic Novels and Formats (previously entitled Graphic Detail: Cataloging Graphic Formats) is Oct. 2, 10am-noon Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central), and Cataloging Children’s Materials (previously entitled Child’s …Read more »

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 …Read more »

It’s time for me to say goodbye. When my retirement was announced in early 2024, it seemed far, far away and the idea of crafting a goodbye message promptly went to the backburner, but now that time has come. Choosing librarianship as a career has been one of my best life decisions and I am …Read more »

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 …Read more »

On Sept. 3, MCLS staff welcomed Sarah Beaubien and Michael Troup. While our staff has enjoyed getting to know them over the past month, we wanted to help you get to know them, too. Both were excellent sports about answering questions about what makes them tick.   Q & A with eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager, …Read more »