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 »

Academic librarians and library staff are invited to a Virtual Dialogue on Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). The MCLS Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team will guide a conversation designed to connect you with other academic library staff. We invite people working in academic libraries at all levels and in all …Read more »

Since Fall 2020, the University of Michigan Press (UMP) has collaborated with its parent library and library consortia LYRASIS to implement the Fund to Mission Open Access monograph model. This program facilitates the conversion of an increasing percentage of the Press’s frontlist (currently 75% of the 80 monographs UMP publishes annually) to Open Access without …Read more »

We are pleased to announce that LaGrange County Public Library in LaGrange, IN has selected Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) to provide consulting services for strategic planning this summer. We are looking forward to working with the library’s director, staff, Board, and community to guide the creation of a plan that will be relevant and impactful. …Read more »