In 2024, MeLCat began a project modernizing the INN-Reach software running MeLCat, as well as the DCB software, introducing a new, web-based client. The project kicked off with the central server update last July. In early 2025, we began modernizing the DCB servers, one at a time, and in late spring, we completed the final DCB server! It was a huge project with a lot of moving parts and changes.
We extend a big “THANK YOU” to all the MeLCat libraries for your patience and adaptability during this project. MeLCat continues to be a success largely due to the hard work at each participating library. As always, if you have any MeLCat questions or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us at melcathelp@mcls.org.
The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
Thank you to everyone who attended the MeLCat 20th Anniversary celebrations, either virtually or in person. We’re also grateful to everyone who participated in the anniversary activities throughout this year, whether by sharing your MeLCat stories or hosting Mittens at your library. It’s always fun to connect to share our stories and libraries.
And an even bigger thank you to all the library staff, past and present, who work every day making MeLCat successful throughout Michigan.
MeLCat is 20! For those of you who were unable to join us at MLA last month to mark this milestone anniversary, we invite you to join us for an online celebration.
Join the MeL team staff from the Library of Michigan and MCLS on Zoom, Thursday, Nov. 20 from 3-4 p.m. Eastern (2-3 p.m. Central). We’ll share some MeLCat stories, follow the travels of Mittens the MeLCat Mascot throughout the state, and give away MeLCat prizes.
The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
MeLCat is 20! To mark this amazing anniversary, we invite you to join us in person or online to celebrate.
At the MLA conference reception, registered conference attendees can find MeL team staff from the Library of Michigan and MCLS in the Lake Erie Room on the 2nd floor. Stop by to say hello, win prizes, record your MeLCat stories, and take a selfie with a life-sized “Mittens,” the MeLCat Mascot. You can also taste “Mitten’s Harvest Potion,” the MeLCat signature cocktail/mocktail, brought to us by American Fifth Distillery, and pair it with a MeLCat cookie. The MLA conference reception will take place at the Library of Michigan on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-9 p.m. Eastern.
For those unable to attend MLA, there will also be a virtual event in November. Join us to share MeLCat stories, follow the travels of Mittens throughout the state, and spin the virtual wheel for MeLCat prizes. Stay tuned for more details on the virtual celebration.
The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
