Michigan road trip! MeLCat Symposiums and Regional Meetings
Over a two week period in July 2015, MCLS and the Library of Michigan traveled across the state and met with library staff from the Detroit area, to Muskegon, north to Marquette, and points in-between....
View ArticleSpringer lunch and learn summit at GVSU
Consider yourself invited to “Outreach=Usage: Tips for marketing eProducts”, a day-long free event focusing on optimizing eResources in your library. Springer, MCLS, and Grand Valley State University...
View Article13 Indiana libraries receive scholarships from MCLS to attend Harwood/ALA...
13 Indiana libraries were selected to receive a scholarship from MCLS to attend the 2015 Harwood/ALA Public Innovators Lab in Detroit Michigan, October 14-16. The funds were made available to MCLS...
View ArticleInternet Librarian conference discount
Are you planning to attend the Internet Librarian conference on October 26-28? If so, MCLS can help you save money on conference registration. MCLS has partnered with Amigos Library Services to provide...
View Article2015 MCLS Board elections: Slate of nominees
The MCLS Board of Directors has accepted the Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of candidates for the five seats whose terms expire at the end of December 2015. Electronic voting to approve the...
View ArticleMCLS Executive Director Randy Dykhuis recaps “Re-think It: Libraries...
What is the intersection of space design and organizational culture? How do you design a library that is not only functional, attractive, and architecturally interesting but also a space that invites...
View ArticleLibraries Read: 1 Book wrap up
Library staff throughout Indiana and Michigan read and discussed “Contagious: Why Things Catch On” by Jonah Berger this summer. The discussions, led and sponsored by MCLS, resulted in various ideas for...
View ArticleProtect yourself with the “Black Belt Librarian”
Please invest the time and take advantage of this rare and very generous opportunity. The Library Network welcomes Warren the “Black Belt Librarian” Graham to the Dearborn Public Library Henry Ford...
View ArticleLibrary Match: Crown Point and Marquette
Two of our member public libraries located in the northern most regions of each state have been paired up for the “Library Match” project. The Crown Point Community Library in Crown Point, Indiana and...
View ArticleDeadline soon to register for part 1 of the 2-day DIY strategic planning...
Does your public library need to complete a strategic plan? MCLS is hosting a two-day series, scheduled for September 9 and October 21, where you will learn and practice do-it-yourself tools you can...
View Article2015 Mahoney Workshop – Public, school and academic libraries and student...
Public, academic, and school libraries are all vital to quality services for student achievement in your community. Come join us at the Collaboration and Student Achievement: How School, Public and...
View ArticleLibrary supplies & equipment: 3M
Effective September 15th, 3M is significantly raising prices on some products. If you need to order Single Discmate DVD or CD cases, now is the time. Single DVD cases: Current price: $220.50 (100 per...
View ArticlePotential offer coming soon: Beanstack
Beanstack is a web application and database of content curated by children’s librarians. It helps engage local families by providing personalized recommendations and tools for earning incentives. Your...
View ArticleNow offering in September
We’re moving ahead with group purchases for both The Chronicle of Higher Education and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, so please respond by September 30 if you’re interested! Email services@mcls.org to...
View ArticleLibrary Match: Kokomo and Troy
Two of our larger member public libraries have been paired up for the “Library Match” project. The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, Indiana and the Troy Public Library in Troy, Michigan...
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