This immersive 2 1/2 day conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. Three faculty-led sessions on genomics, Great Lakes aquatic ecosystems, and medical chemistry will provide overviews of emerging trends and research methodologies and in-depth descriptions of particular research projects. In addition to these education sessions, the Boot Camp …Read more »

The University Libraries at Grand Valley State University, in cooperation with MCLS, are excited to host Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age.  The conference will be held at Grand Valley State University and the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons from August 10-12, 2015. Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age …Read more »

Time is running out to register for this unique opportunity to learn how to establish relationships with your local media from the best in the business. The deadline to register is Tuesday, March 3. Library staff of all types need the skills to deliver a clear, consistent message to educate their constituents on the value …Read more »

MCLS is delighted to announce that Nancy Kirkpatrick, former Director of the Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library at Marian University, is our newest team member. She began on February 19 as the Member Services Assistant Manager. With experience as an attorney, in academic libraries, and on regional library boards and committees, Nancy brings a wealth …Read more »

Join the Michigan COLD libraries (Council of Library Directors) Public Service group for a workshop on new approaches to recruiting, training, and evaluating library student employees. Kristin Meyer (User Experience Manager), Jen Torreano (Evening Operations and User Services Manager) and Brian Merry (Head of Operations and User Services) from Grand Valley State University will lead …Read more »

Please save the date (June 3-5, 2015) for the inaugural Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for librarians! This immersive 2½ day conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about current research advancements in science. It will explore key concepts and research in Great Lakes Aquatic Ecosystems, Genomics and Medical Chemistry. The Great Lakes Science Boot …Read more »

Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science Assistant Professor Deborah Charbonneau is part of a team recently awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to improve access to cancer survivor resources. The research team, led by Dr. Hayley Thompson at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne …Read more »

February is all about library love—it’s Library Lovers’ Month, and Valentine’s Day. Kokomo-Howard County Public Library The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN is asking their patrons to go on a “Blind Date with a Book” for Valentine’s Day for their chance to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Teens and adults …Read more »

Do you feel like hiding in your office with the lights out when you see the TV news van pull into your library parking lot? Talking to reporters and appearing on camera can be very uncomfortable for many librarians. However, in good times and in bad, creating good relations with the media is important. The …Read more »

Register today for the following online workshops offered by MCLS in January. AACR2 meet RDA – Jan 13 (1:30-3:30pm) (NOTE: Deadline to register is noon Friday, January 9) The MeLCat visiting patron service – Jan 15 (10-11am) (FULL – waiting list available) MARC: An introduction – Jan 20-22 (9-11am) Reference triage for paraprofessionals – Jan …Read more »