IOP ebooks™ are fully digital, DRM-free, and eReader compatible. If you are an IOP subscriber through MCLS, you currently own IOP ebooks™?Releases 1-3, which have strong usage and open rates. For a limited time, MCLS can add Release 4 and/or 5 at 20% off list price. Release 4 adds 80 additional titles and Release 5 adds …Read more »
We are pleased to announce that our Engagement, Consulting, and Training team facilitated professional development sessions for the staff of both Mott Community College Library in Flint, MI and North Webster Community Public Library in North Webster, IN this spring. We are excited that Middlebury Public Library in Middlebury, IN, Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, MI, and Presque Isle District Library in Rogers City, …Read more »
The MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the MCLS membership for the following Board openings for 2024-2026: At-Large Library Representative (Michigan) Research Library Representative (Michigan) School Library Representative (Michigan) Each seat has a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026. The Board meets four times per year, in …Read more »
This month I’ll recap the spring 2023 Think Space program from the Michigan Library Association (MLA), which featured journalist Ron French from Bridge Michigan, lobbyist Bob DeVries from GCSI, pollster Bernie Porn from EPIC-MRA, former politician Arlan Meekhof, and passionate librarians including the award-winning Amanda Jones from Louisiana. The speakers and participants offered an array …Read more »
Do you have an extensive knowledge of cataloging, experience teaching in an online environment, and a skill for making this complicated subject clear to library staff? You may be just the person we are looking for! Please email Gwen at training@mcls.org to express interest or download and submit our MCLS Instructor Application, found near the bottom of …Read more »
Are you looking for additional support in growing and sustaining open education programs at your institution? As a member of MCLS, your institution is eligible to join the Open Education Network (OEN) at the discounted rate of only $579 (regularly $1,737). What does it mean to be a part of the OEN? Gain fellowship and …Read more »
For the first time ever, the Neurosurgical Atlas—known as the ultimate resource in cranial surgery—is available for libraries. This work is the most comprehensive, interactive, and exclusive multi-media collection that unveils novel and efficient techniques for brain surgery. It has inspired a devoted global community of over 70,000 members and is used by neurosurgeons, residents, …Read more »
Dr. Emily Knox (whose books include Book Banning In 21st Century America and Foundations of Intellectual Freedom) led a Feb. 8 workshop at Western Michigan University (WMU) that was a great opportunity for academic, public, and school library professionals to connect with library and information theory and practice, and one another. Dr. Knox’s workshop built …Read more »
Sarah’s first day with MCLS was April 3. She spent the last ten years at Ypsilanti District Library in Michigan where she did work in acquisitions, catalog maintenance, and MeLCat. Sarah previously worked at Plymouth District Library and Milan Public Library. In her role as MeL Support Specialist at MCLS, Sarah is a member of …Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Butler University Libraries in Indianapolis, IN has selected Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) to provide consulting services for strategic planning this spring. Our Engagement, Consulting, & Training staff will also be facilitating professional development days for the staff of Manistee County Library (MI), David L. Rice Library at University of Southern Indiana (IN), and …Read more »
