Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00am EDT.

Learn about ongoing enhancements to LibKey’s scholarly integrity notifications across all points of discovery, including first and second order retractions, and how we integrate with AI research services to enhance full text linking from dozens of platforms like Consensus, Claude, Keenious, and more.

This session is open to current subscribers and those interested in ThirdIron LibKey and Nomad resources.
Here is a link where MCLS libraries can sign up…https://calendly.com/mariaz/third-iron-updates-and-research-enhancements-for-mcls?month=2026-05

Ambrose Video has over 700 Educational videos in their collection including timely science and history topics. The collection includes BBC Classics such as all 37 BBC Shakespeare Plays, James Burkes’ Connections, Ascent of Man and more. Ambrose has it….any digital delivery format you need with professionals who can answer your every query about systems and content with a booming production schedule that excites students and teachers alike!

Licensing options are available for academic and K-12 libraries as well as public libraries on a case-by-case basis. MCLS members receive 30% or more discount on perpetual access and subscription products from Ambrose Video. Content is available for perpetual purchase, annual and multi-year subscription, and single title subscription. Annual renewal increases are 3% or lower. More informaiton regarding pricing and collections is available at this link: Ambrose Video 2026 Savings

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Extra savings available for Bloomsbury’s Digital Resources.

• Timeframe: May 15^th – July 15^th, 2026
• Discount: 20% off any new subscription order; 30% off any new one-time purchase order
• Eligible Resources:
  • Drama Online
  • Bloomsbury Fashion Central
  • Bloomsbury Visual Arts
  • Bloomsbury History
  • Bloomsbury Video Library
  • Human Kinetics Library
  • Theology & Religion Online
  • Bloomsbury Food Library
  • Bloomsbury Music & Sound
  • Screen Studies

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MCLS members save on Liverpool University Press digital collections with special offer extended through July 31^st 2026.

You can find details of the collections in their catalogue linked here: https://bit.ly/collections-catalogue-26 
and products included in this offer linked here: Liverpool University Press Offer 2026.xlsx

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JSTOR EBA offers unlimited access to a growing corpus of 93,000+ high-quality, backlist scholarly eBooks from 115+ of the world’s leading scholarly publishers—all for a predictable, flat annual fee.

The quoted fee is paid upfront to enable access for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. 75% of this fee will be reserved to acquire eBooks at the end of the period, and the remaining 25% will be applied to the cost to access all titles during this period. Members receive 40% savings on the title selections at the end of the EBA period as well as a 25% discount on the annual fee.  

2026 EBA Proposal – MCLS eba proposal doc 4 April 2026.pdf
2026 Subject collections – MCLS consortium subject collections proposal doc 4 6 2026.pdf 

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MCLS is pleased to present an offer from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for savings on In Focus primers. In Focus titles help learners and researchers of all levels with fundamental understanding of new topics and core techniques from across the sciences. See here for more information, including title lists. 

Buy at least two collections, receive a 5% discount and?acquire Inaugural collection at $0 

Buy at least three collections, receive a 10% discount and?acquire Inaugural collection at $0? 

• Inaugural Collection: $800 
• Collection One: $1,600 
• Collection Two: $1,600 
• Collection Three: $1,600 
• Collection Four: $1,600 
• Collection Five?: $1,600 
• Collection Six: $1,600 

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Perpetual access products include BBC Shakespeare Plays (37 videos), collections of 200 or 100 videos, and individual videos. Annual subscription options include BBC Shakespeare Plays or the full catalog of 756+ videos. Multi-year discounts are available for subscriptions. 

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With thousands of audio-picture books in various languages, LOTE4Kids features authentic storytelling by native speakers (not AI). It supports English and bilingual language learning through engaging stories, multiple reading formats, and built-in learning activities.

LOTE4Kids currently provides over 8,500+ picture books in 100+ World languages, from 

widely spoken languages such as Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi, to highly sought-after 

languages like Ukrainian, Haitian, and American Sign Language (ASL). The collection grows every month with over 200+ new book titles, together with new languages, interactive quizzes, and learning activities, making LOTE4Kids the fastest growing children’s resource available today!

MCLS members receive 15% off list pricing. See more details in LOTE4Kids for Midwest Collaborative for Library Services_2026.pdf or contact MCLS at services@mcls.org to request a trial, demo, or quote. 

FREE Webinar | May 21, 2026 | 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) 

LocalHop is a connected platform built to help libraries run better programs, reach more patrons, and save staff time. With 1,000+ libraries nationwide already on board, LocalHop delivers real results: 20% average program attendance growth and 3+ hours of staff time saved per week! 

Join us for a showcase webinar on May 21, 2026, 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) when LocalHop will cover the following topics:  

• Community Calendars: post once, publish everywhere 
• Room Reservations: self-service booking with optional smart lock integration 
• Activity Passes: museums, parks, and cultural destinations bookable through your library 
• ILS Integration: library cards as registration credentials, 70+ integrations supported 

Attendees get a free demo account to explore everything hands-on after the session. 

Can’t join live? No problem – the session will be recorded and shared with all MCLS members. 

Learn more and join the LocalHop Webinar >> 

FREE Webinar | June 4, 2026 | 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central)  

Join editors from the Modern Language Association on June 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central) to learn about MLA Handbook Plus, a repository for not only the full text of the MLA Handbook but also companion guides and video courses from the MLA. Providing an overview of the site’s resources on writing, research, citation, and AI literacy, this session will demonstrate how MLA Handbook Plus supports new and seasoned researchers and writers, students, and instructors as an institutional resource for foundational skills and professional development. 

Presenters: 

• Angela Gibson oversees the publications program at the MLA and has taught college writing courses. 
• Erika Suffern is associate director of book and style publications at the MLA.  
• Christina Shea is the library sales manager at the MLA.