Third Iron, the creators of BrowZine, have released LibKey Discovery, an API-based service that enables users of discovery environments (e.g. Primo, Summon, EDS) to more efficiently connect to the library’s most valuable content. Studies show link resolvers confuse patrons, and publisher data indicates there are more than five times as many unresolved full-text requests than …Read more »

My second month on the job at MCLS has been an exhilarating blend of building and strengthening connections with our skilled and talented staff and management team, a variety of members, and representatives from other library consortia around the world, as well as working on strategy and reporting. I’ve spent time catching up on current …Read more »

Credo Reference is continuing to expand their instruction offerings by announcing the launch of Instruct: Health Science. As part of Credo’s Learning Tools family, this new content package enables librarians to teach and assess foundational skills within the context of one of the country’s fastest-growing fields. Instruct: Health Science includes ACRL-aligned videos, tutorials, and assessment …Read more »

Christina Wray is currently the Digital Learning and Engagement Librarian at the University of Central Florida. Previously, she was the librarian at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, where she had the opportunity to explore the ways in which libraries positively impact the lives of people with disabilities every day. She earned her MS.Ed. …Read more »

Did you know that as an MCLS member, your institution may be eligible for a discount on Taylor & Francis eJournal libraries and subject collections? MCLS is pleased to partner with Taylor & Francis to offer exclusive discounts to our member base across the following broad eJournal offerings: • T&F Social Science & Humanities Library …Read more »

MCLS has partnered with EBSCO and ProQuest to provide substantial discounts on several products that renew each July. Now is a great time to start a new subscription to one or more of these databases. If you would like a quote or more information, contact Chrystal Pickell at services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.

For the majority of my 25-year library career to date, I’ve worked for one library at a time, from health sciences to academic, learning along the way. Now, I work to help and support nearly 700 libraries in two states, including the Indiana State Library and the Library of Michigan. Talk about a learning opportunity! …Read more »

            On March 5-7, 2019, 50 library staff and partners from 15 Indiana libraries began a nearly year-long journey by attending a Public Innovators Lab taught by certified coaches from The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. The individuals from all 15 libraries will participate over the next year in additional …Read more »

I’m very excited to begin work as Executive Director at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) on Monday, March 4. I have a profound appreciation and respect for MCLS as an organization, and the work its dedicated and driven staff do for and with its diverse member libraries, vendors, Board of Directors, and other …Read more »

Due to the success of last year’s workshops and back by popular demand, MCLS will be offering, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, six more trainings on facilitation presented by We Can Work It Out, LLC. Because they are funded by the Library of Michigan, these trainings are open to staff of Michigan libraries. …Read more »