MCLS joined the Project ReShare community in 2019, and as of September 2023, MCLS and Project ReShare have decided it is in the best interests of both entities to part ways. MCLS is the single largest financial contributor to date to Project ReShare’s effort to create new resource sharing software that is currently in use …Read more »
The final Virtual Dialogue of 2023 will be on Wednesday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). Join us on Zoom as we continue discussing components of cultivating a growth mindset – this time focusing on choosing your mindset in building a trusting and collaborative environment. MCLS Virtual Dialogues are guided …Read more »
As of Sept. 1, MCLS is authorized to license a new product from the NYT: New York Times | All Access. We will still provide New York Times: News Access, which provides institutional access to NYTimes.com and The New York Times News App. This includes global reporting, commentary, culture and much more, including audio and video, on …Read more »
Michigan libraries select MCLS to provide staff day trainings We are excited that Gladwin County District Library in Gladwin, MI and the Lansing Community College Library in Lansing, MI have both selected MCLS to provide staff day trainings this month. MCLS can serve you, too! Our Engagement, Consulting, and Training team would love to come to your library and guide …Read more »
The Michigan Digital Preservation Network (MDPN), a program of MCLS, is making great progress toward establishing the first production LOCKSS 2.0 network thanks to efforts from MDPN Coordinator Chelsea Denault, MDPN’s members, and the extended LOCKSS community. This month I’ll offer a few updates on this impactful work that will benefit libraries, museums, archives, historical …Read more »
Morningstar offers independent investment research your patrons can trust. One of the industry’s broadest securities databases, along with portfolio tracking and reporting capabilities and up-to-date financial news and insights, Morningstar is a powerful resource. To support your patrons’ investing skills, Morningstar offers more than 100 virtual educational courses on topics like understanding companies, funds, bonds, …Read more »
Our next Virtual Dialogue is Thursday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) on Zoom. Join us as we continue discussing components of cultivating a growth mindset. We invite you to be part of this conversation with fellow library workers from different experience levels and library types about identifying and celebrating accomplishments. We …Read more »
We are pleased to announce that both Dowagiac District Library (MI) and Morgan County Public Library (IN) have hired MCLS to facilitate professional development staff day sessions. Additionally, the Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation (UPRLC) (MI) has contracted with us to facilitate a professional development workshop during the early bird session of their Annual Conference this fall. We look forward …Read more »
Gale’s K-12 mission is to help students succeed in school and in life by connecting them to the curriculum-aligned digital content they need to become lifelong learners. Through an integral pairing of research and technology, Gale helps schools bridge the digital gap between the library, classroom, and home with trusted, accessible library and classroom resources. With content …Read more »
JSTOR changed its pricing model! For community college libraries, this means great collection access at more affordable prices. In the past, JSTOR collections were sold independently, but now, community colleges can purchase the full collection, which includes all 27 JSTOR resource collections. In addition, JSTOR moved away from Carnegie classification pricing and now offers three …Read more »
