This month I’ll finish my spring 2024 Michigan Library Association Think Space recap (continuing from part one in July), focusing on presentations on experimentation, future-proof space, and powerful partnerships. I thank Jennifer Dean (UM-Flint) and Lisa Waskin (Superior District Library) for major contributions to this month’s piece. Architecture librarian Cathryn Copper from the University of …Read more »
The onboarding of a new employee can and should be SO much more than signing paperwork and one week of training. By viewing onboarding as a process over time and planning with purpose, libraries and other workplaces can create positive experiences that lead to more satisfied staff and higher retention. Library staff across Indiana and …Read more »
Current and new subscribers are eligible for discounts through MCLS! We are seeking 11 member libraries to subscribe or renew through MCLS to maximize discounts of 10-20% off list prices. Would you like to have access to a huge collection of digitized and searchable newspaper content? The NewspaperArchive database has over 16,000+ different publications ranging …Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Mott Community College Library in Flint, MI has selected Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) to provide consulting services for a staff day in September. We have enjoyed working with the staff of Mott Library several times and look forward to being with them again. Is your library looking …Read more »
The MCLS OverDrive for Academics group now consists of both Indiana and Michigan academic libraries! The addition of Indiana’s Earlham College prompted a slight name change, moving it from OMiA (OverDrive for Michigan Academics) to OMIA (OverDrive for Michigan and Indiana Academics). Expanding the group beyond Michigan to Indiana has been a goal since the …Read more »
Minitex is a library consortium located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. If you are in the market for RFID/RF tags, Tattle-Tape™, or other security products, Minitex products coordinator Dana Kocienda is ready to assist MCLS members with purchases. Dana can be reached at 800-462-5348 or minitex-products@umn.edu.
IMLS grant funds are available until July 10, 2024 to cover the cost of text messages for new TALK subscribers anywhere in the United States. These funds are available on a first come, first served basis to individual public libraries, co-ops, groups of libraries, and state-level implementations. Please note that grant funds do not cover …Read more »
Liverpool University Press (LUP) is the UK’s third oldest university press, with a distinguished history of publishing exceptional research since 1899, including the work of Nobel Prize winners. LUP has rapidly expanded in recent years to become an award-winning academic publisher that annually produces approximately 150 books, 42 journals, and several eBook collections specializing in …Read more »
This month I’ll recap a portion of the spring 2024 Think Space program from the Michigan Library Association (MLA), which focused on future-ready libraries and featured speakers on tech transformation, strategic succession planning, experimentation, future-proof space, and powerful partnerships. I’ll finish my recap in the August MCLS newsletter. 1. Library administrator and technology author, consultant, …Read more »
Until July 31, 2024, MCLS members can save an additional 10% on all Theology and Religion resources from Bloomsbury Digital Resources. In addition, take the following discounts on Bloomsbury Collections: 20% off Frontlist Collections (2022, 2023, 2024). 35% off Backlist Collections (2021 and earlier/Archive). For more information, contact MCLS eLicensing and Collection Resources …Read more »
