Spring conference and event season is just around the corner, and I encourage you to engage with MCLS staff at conferences and events that you may be attending. Have a question, idea, or story to share? I hope you’ll find us!
In March, the following MCLS staff will be at the following conferences and events:
Electronic Resources & Libraries (March 1-4)
Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager (presenting March 4 at 9 a.m.)
Michigan Society of Association Executives 2026 Public Policy Roundtable (March 10)
Scott Garrison, Executive Director
Sean Cwiek, Information Technology (IT) Manager
Chelsea Denault, Michigan Digital Preservation Network (MDPN) Coordinator
Scott Garrison, Executive Director
In April, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events:
Public Library Association (PLA) Conference (April 1-3)
Ann Kaskinen, Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK) Program Coordinator
Mary Ruthko, Marketing and Communication Specialist
Michigan Library Advocacy Day (April 28)
Jan Davidson, Library Consultant
Laura Warren-Gross, Engagement Strategist
In May, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events:
Michigan Academic Library Association Conference (May 7-8)
Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager
Kalyn Huson, Association Administrator and Administrative Specialist
Pam Seabolt, Engagement, Consulting, and Training Manager
Medical Library Association Annual Conference (May 19-22)
Susan Bannwart, eLicensing and Collection Resources Coordinator
Academic Libraries of Indiana Annual Meeting (May 11)
Scott Garrison, Executive Director
In June, we’ll hope to see you at the following conferences and events:
Michigan Archival Association Annual Conference (June 15-16)
Chelsea Denault, MDPN Coordinator
American Library Association Annual Conference (June 26-29)
Susan Bannwart, eLicensing and Collection Resources Coordinator
Sarah Beaubien, eLicensing and Collection Resources Manager
Our staff look forward to seeing you and learning along with you this spring. Again, I hope you’ll engage with us when we’re in the same place at the same time.
If there’s anything I could do for you, let me know at garrisons@mcls.org.
Join us at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central) on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for a webinar presented by The Social History Archive.
The Social History Archive offers the most comprehensive online archive of British, Irish, and former Empire historical resources for academic research and teaching. The continually growing collection contains hundreds of millions of images of historical records and newspapers, supporting a broad range of scholarly interests. This includes:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting. The webinar will be recorded.
Step back in time and discover history as it unfolded with NewspaperArchive, the world’s largest online newspaper collection. With coverage dating back to the 1600s, the archive includes millions of pages from over 17,000 newspapers across the United States and beyond. Whether your patrons are researching genealogy, local history, or global events, NewspaperArchive offers a unique opportunity to engage with primary sources and firsthand accounts not found anywhere else.
MCLS members will receive free trial access from Nov. 1-30, with no obligation. This is the perfect chance to explore:
Subscribe by Dec. 15, 2025 and take advantage of our 2-for-1 promotion: enjoy two full years of access for the price of one! With this flexible structure, libraries pay half now for the first year and the remaining half at renewal—making it easier to manage budgets while still securing extended access for patrons.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring one of the richest historical newspaper collections to your library at half the cost. Contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or call 517-939-1382 to start your trial and receive more information.
We welcome you and your colleagues to learn more about what’s new in a Web of Science webinar on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central) via Zoom. Deron Morgan will present these updates on behalf of Clarivate.
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 evolving research landscape.
Register in advance for this meeting to receive the Zoom link:
