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Manage your library’s digital presence from a single platform with Communico

Communico is an integrated suite of cloud-based applications built specifically for libraries including solutions for event calendaring, room booking, appointments, mobile apps, digital signage and a website builder. The MCLS member discount is 15% off list price for modules and 20% off the implementation fee. Greater discounts are available for terms greater than 12 months.  …Read more »


Notes from Executive Director Scott Garrison – Dec. 2024-Jan. 2025

MCLS has spent 2024 changing and planning so we can empower libraries to achieve the extraordinary in 2025 and beyond. As we move from one busy year to another, read on for some changes this year and some of what we plan for the future.  I thank the many stakeholders who participated in our 2024 …Read more »


Knock, knock…who’s there? It’s MCLS!

At MCLS, we like to see and hear what our member libraries are doing and stay connected with what is happening in the community we serve. Meeting with our members in person on-site gives us the opportunity to see first hand the amazing work you’re doing, listen to your insights, and fully understand the context …Read more »


Calling library staff from Indiana and Michigan – come connect in Virtual Dialogues

Our popular Virtual Dialogue series will be back in 2025! We’ll be bringing together specific groups of library staff from across our two-state region to give space and time for those with similar challenges and opportunities to meet for dialogue on topics of interest to them.  Our first Virtual Dialogue of 2025 will be on …Read more »


Vendor Spotlight: OurResearch

OurResearch is a nonprofit that builds tools to help accelerate the transition to universal Open Science. Started at a hackathon in 2011, they remain committed to creating open, sustainable research infrastructure that solves real-world problems, like Unsub and OpenAlex. MCLS members who subscribe receive discounted pricing and support the mission of OurResearch. OurResearch has offered a …Read more »


January Webinar: Clarivate shares updates on the Web of Science, Journal Citation Report, and more

Join MCLS and guest presenter Deron Morgan, Clarivate Customer Success Consultant, on January 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central) on Zoom for a virtual update session on the Web of Science and Journal Citation Report, plus product roadmaps.       You will learn about the following topics through demonstration:  Author record enhancements …Read more »


ConsortiaManager Corner

MCLS requests renewal pricing using ConsortiaManager software. Part of that request includes the subscribing library’s FTE, service population, or bed count. Each year we ask libraries to update this information in Consortia Manager. Look for an email with instructions on this process. Accurate numbers make it possible for vendors to send list pricing along with …Read more »


Michigan library selects MCLS to provide consulting services

We are pleased to announce that Cass District Library (MI) has chosen MCLS to facilitate a staff day for them this December. We are grateful for the opportunity to help library staff in our region learn and grow and are grateful to our previous library clients for helping to spread the word about our consulting …Read more »


Congratulations to our newest Certificate of Library Staff Development recipients!

The following individuals have earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending online workshops through MCLS:  Basic Cataloging Certificate Kayla M. Barnish, Chesterfield Township Library, MI Sarah Anne Chilton, Lincoln Township Public Library, MI A. Elizabeth Wilson-Cotey, Valparaiso University, IN  Advanced Cataloging Certificate Tracy Dee Coburn, Richland Public Library, WA  Essential Workplace Skills Certificate Pamela …Read more »


Welcome our newest member library!

MCLS is pleased to welcome Karmanos Cancer Institute (MI) to our community. We are glad to have you!   Is your library interested in becoming a member of MCLS? You can view our member benefits and access our online membership application here. Contact Gwen at membership@mcls.org or 517-939-1388 with any questions.


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