Watch your mailbox because the MCLS Training Calendar for January – June 2014 is on the way. You can also check out our latest training offerings anytime by going to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ New MCLS classes include: Creating Makerspaces in Your Library Make Your Own Map: Exploring Geographic Information Science for Librarians Reference Triage for Paraprofessionals Copy …Read more »
One of MCLS’s missions is to provide library employees with knowledge about current technology and trends affecting the world of libraries. In keeping with this mission, MCLS is always looking to expand the catalog of training opportunities that we provide for our members. Do you have a great idea that you would like to see …Read more »
Citations of Excellence go to Lakeview High School Library in Battle Creek and Kent District Library in Kent County October 17, 2013 LANSING – State Librarian Nancy Robertson announced today that the Litchfield District Library is the recipient of the 2013 State Librarian’s Excellence Award for superior customer service. The Library of Michigan Foundation annually …Read more »
Register today for the following workshops offered by MCLS in November: November 4 Developing a Social Media Content Plan (online) November 5-7 Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate (online) November 5 MeL Databases New Demographic Resources (online) November 6-8 Original Cataloging of Digital Resources (Virtual/Internet Resources & Video Games) Using RDA (online) November 7 …Read more »
The East Lansing Public Library recently chose to go with Innovative’s cataloging service, SkyRiver. The ELPL had not been using a full-service cataloging utility. Lauren Douglass, Head of the Technology Services for the ELPL, noted delivering materials in a more timely fashion as a key factor. Focusing on putting items in the hands of patrons …Read more »
TODAY is the last day to secure a seat at next week’s MCLS annual meeting, to be held on Friday, October 4, at the Marten House in Indianapolis. If you are unable to attend in person, you can also register to attend online via streaming video but time to register to view online is limited …Read more »
MCLS is cordially inviting member Indiana Library Directors, or their designee, to one of six in-person, 90-minute community conversations this October and November. The meetings are scheduled at libraries throughout the state and will be facilitated by MCLS Executive Director, Randy Dykhuis. MCLS Board members plan to attend. The purpose of these meetings is to …Read more »
MCLS is happy to announce two brand new social media classes being offered in the coming weeks: Creating a Social Media Policy (online workshop)-October 14 Can my employees talk about my organization on social media: What if someone makes a negative comment on my organizations Facebook page? Creating a social media policy and/or guidelines can …Read more »
2013 MeLCat Users Day will be held on November 14th at the Best Western Plus in South Lansing. (MeLCat old-timers will remember it from its former incarnations as the Causeway Bay or Holiday Inn South.) We hope you’ll join us! We’ve worked hard to make this year’s MeLCat Users Day much more interactive. We read …Read more »
The MCLS Board of Directors has accepted the Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of candidates for the four seats whose terms expire at the end of December 2013. Electronic voting to approve the slate of candidates begins on September 16. All Member Representatives should receive an email on September 16 with voting instructions. Votes will be …Read more »
