MarketLine, a product of GlobalData, is well known for its business intelligence information. Along with its expertise in business intelligence, GlobalData also offers resources to support pharma and medical intelligence for both the academic and medical library market. The Healthcare Pharma and Medical Intelligence Centre offers nine modules, including Drugs Intelligence, Trails Intelligence, Therapeutic Analysis, …Read more »
MICHIGAN Michigan Adult, Community, and Alternative Education Association (MACAE) Annual Conference Nov. 13-15, Details TBA (Ann Kaskinen, MeL* Engagement Specialist, K12). Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners fall meeting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 11:20 a.m. – An [Exciting] MDPN Update!, (Dr. Chelsea Denault, Michigan Digital Preservation Network (MDPN) Coordinator) *The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of …Read more »
I’m delighted to join MCLS as the new eLicensing and Collection Resources (eLCR) Manager, and to work closely with member libraries, vendor partners, and MCLS staff in connecting libraries with the resources their user communities need. It is truly a privilege to carry this work forward and I’d like to thank outgoing eLCR manager, Stephanie …Read more »
Join MCLS’s Linked Data Users Group for our virtual, fall All-Users Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central) via Zoom. Our guest speaker is Ruth Kitchin Tillman, Cataloging Systems and Linked Data Strategist at the Penn State University Libraries. Ruth will present “Waiting for Production: Making Use of Long Liminality.” …Read more »
The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a unique, growing index of about 21,000 diverse open access journals whose services and metadata are embedded in libraries across the world. On October 10, MCLS hosted a webinar with DOAJ Community Manager & Ambassador Ivonne Lujano with the purpose of sharing more about how DOAJ works …Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Jefferson County Public Library (IN) has chosen MCLS to facilitate their Strategic Planning project, to begin this winter. We are looking forward to partnering with another member library! Looking for library-specific consultants, presenters, or facilitators for strategic planning, staff development days, community engagement training, or more? MCLS can help! …Read more »
The MeLCat Support & Training Specialist is an active member of the Shared Library Systems team. You will assist with planning, implementing, and supporting MeLCat including through training. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Shared Library Systems. MCLS offers generous benefits, a supportive work culture, and a hybrid work environment. The …Read more »
Via a unanimous vote in early October, MCLS member representatives elected the proposed slate of board members who will serve from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2027. The elected slate includes: At-Large Library Representative (IN): Trista Smith, Newburgh Chandler Public Library Research Library Representative (IN): Beth McNeil, Purdue University School Library Representative (IN): Raenell …Read more »
MCLS members have direct URL and Login Credentials to access a LitBase trial. LitBase is a world literature database with a modern search experience. A curated collection of critical primary texts and secondary sources, it supports research of the most studied authors, poetry, fiction, plays, and creative nonfiction worldwide. Students, researchers, and faculty will benefit …Read more »
As part of our work to engage with, strengthen, and support libraries, many MCLS staff work hard to support and participate in fall conferences. Here’s a brief rundown of where we’ll be in October and November, and we look forward to seeing you at a conference session or our exhibit booth. Michigan Library Association Small …Read more »
