On March 15-16, 54 Michigan library staff and partners began a 10-month undertaking. They attended a 1.5-day workshop taught by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. During the workshop the cohort was organized into two smaller groups, which for the remainder of 2016 will participate in additional training, and develop action plans to …Read more »

Throughout the remainder of 2016 we welcome you to join us and your colleagues every third Thursday at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central), for a series of Twitter chats on topics of significance to libraries and library staff. Each month will feature special guests who are recognized leaders on the topics. Each chat will last approximately …Read more »

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is looking for a customer-focused, well-organized individual to join its Member Engagement team. As part of the Member Engagement team, you will support MCLS outreach, marketing, and professional development and provide administrative assistance to other MCLS employees. Characteristic duties include compiling the semi-annual workshop calendar, securing venues for …Read more »