MCLS members save on Liverpool University Press digital collections with special offer extended through July 31st 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
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
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?
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.
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:
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:
Infobase serves K–12, higher education, and public libraries with a unified portfolio of reference, streaming video, and information literacy tools—built around a single mission: helping learners find, evaluate, and apply information with confidence.
For consortia, that means one trusted partner spanning every member segment. No gaps in coverage, no redundant negotiations, no piecing together a portfolio from competing vendors.
Take advantage of year end savings with loyalty and bundling offers today.
Current Infobase database subscribers are now eligible to receive 50% off list price on new subscriptions to any of the qualifying databases.
Cross-franchise incentives for eligible partners:
•Have AVOD, FOD, or CVOD? Receive adiscount to add Credo — or vice versa.
•Have AVOD/FOD/CVOD or Credo?Receive a discount to expand intoBloom’s Literature Online and/or Issues& Controversies Online (ICOF).
•Have Learn360? Access WAKE or WAKwith a “Buy 12 Months, Get 15”promotional offer.
Libraries is interested in pricing for the perpetual access videos can reach out for a custom quote. Infobase perpetual streaming rights title list.
Contact services@mcls.org or mwilks@infobase.com for quote.
Offer ends June 30, 2026
As the end of the fiscal year approaches, NewsBank is offering substantial discount incentives (20%+) on their fully digitized, complete run backfiles of local Michigan and Indiana newspaper archives. See the titles here. The offer includes the following details:
For more information or a quote, contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382. You may also reach out to Kyle Carufe (NewsBank Senior Academic Account Manager) at kcarufe@newsbank.com.
Open Collections participation deadline is Dec. 31, 2026
Live webinar with Bloomsbury | April 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central)
With the conclusion of our most successful year of Bloomsbury Open Collections, MCLS is excited to announce the program’s fourth year! From now until Dec. 31, 2026, MCLS members can participate in Bloomsbury Open Collections: Year 4 program, a collective-action Open Access model, spreading the cost of publication to make a collection of titles available in Open Access. Each Open Collection consists of 18 titles with a shared subject focus including African Studies & International Development, Environment & Climate Change, and Gender & Sexuality.
Learn more at a live webinar hosted by Bloomsbury
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
11-11:45 a.m. Eastern (10-10:45 a.m. Central)
We’ll take a deep dive into how the model works, why we’ve chosen this approach, and the mission behind it. We’ll also explore the benefits for libraries, including expanded access to high-quality backlist academic titles, and learn how institutions can participate in shaping the future of open access.
The deadline for libraries to participate is Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026. If you have any questions, want a price quote, or if there is any further information we can provide such as title lists for frontlist and backlist collections, contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.
