Due to inclement weather there will be no RIDES delivery Monday Jan. 6

On April 10, 2014, the Cooperative Directors Association, the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) will provide a program instructing and preparing librarians for a worst case scenario, an Active Shooter situation. The program will be held at Lansing Community College West Campus and will be available through live web …Read more »

After a long week of power and network outages due to the great ice storm of 2013, the MCLS offices are now open today. Our website is up and we are now able to receive email and phone calls! A list of staff and general support email addresses is located here: http://www.mcls.org/cms/sitem.cfm/about/contact_staff/

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 »