The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is seeking a dynamic and service driven Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as chief executive officer of the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, a member-driven non-profit organization which facilitates library and information resources and collaboration to benefit all types of Indiana and Michigan libraries. MCLS works in …Read more »

In the beginning, there were two libraries. And they saw that their collections were good. But not great. Somebody was always walking in to ask for something that wasn’t in the collection. And so they begat interlibrary loan. Resource sharing may not quite go back to the creation, but in terms of our culture, it …Read more »

The MCLS Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the membership for the following openings on the MCLS Board of Directors: At-Large Library Representative (Indiana) Research Library Representative (Indiana) School Library Representative (Indiana) Public Library Representative (Michigan) At-Large Library Representative (Michigan) Each seat has a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2019 and expiring December 31, 2021. The …Read more »

In conversations with multi-types of libraries in both Indiana and Michigan, participants stated that “soft skills” were the most needed skills for staff in the 21st century library.  In response, MCLS has created a new Certificate of Library Staff Development in Basic Soft Skills. The certificate program includes five live, online courses delivered by MCLS …Read more »

The right consultant at the right time at the right price. Whenever we look for outside advice or consultation, isn’t that what we always want? Whether it’s a strategic planning process, a staff in-service, or a meeting that needs outside facilitation, finding just the right person to do the work can be tricky. When MCLS …Read more »

Libraries Read: 1 Book Libraries Read: 1 Book is an annual “library community read” project focusing on professional development. Library staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate by voting on which book should be selected, then participate in the discussion, whether online or in-person. We will join together, across state lines and …Read more »

Have you ever needed a copy of a license for a group purchase in which you participate? How about a title list? Or VPAT? Are you trying to figure out what FTE we used to generate your latest quote from a vendor? Or who to call if your invoice doesn’t make sense? Group Purchasing has …Read more »

The Michigan Collaborating Partners (Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Michigan Library Association, and Michigan Academic Libraries Association) invite you to: Removing Barriers: A Library Accessibility Workshop Equality in access for every member of your community is a core library value and it can be challenging to satisfy all …Read more »

MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, is pleased to announce a Community Engagement Summit to be held in September 2018. Richard C. Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation , will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, as well as a …Read more »

Registration is now OPEN! Reserve your space for the 5th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, OH on June 7 & 8, 2018. Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 7, 2018 1 to 2:30pm or 3:30 to 5pm – Northwest Book Depository Tours 1 to 1:15pm – Welcome 1 …Read more »