Recently, MCLS worked with EveryLibrary Institute and a team of students from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor School of Information (UMSI) on a research project about the positive impact libraries make for each citizen on their lifelong learning and literacy journey. The project originated from summer 2025 discussions about how library associations and organizations could support Indiana and Michigan libraries collaboratively …Read more »
The MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the MCLS membership for the following Board openings for 2027-2029: Special Library Representative (Indiana) At-Large Library Representative (Michigan) School Library Representative (Michigan) Each seat serves a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The Board meets four times per year: in …Read more »
MCLS is currently preparing for an exciting new member year beginning July 1! The key contacts (directors, billing contacts, and primary contacts) will receive a membership renewal email in early June (schools received their renewal emails in May). This email includes information about the benefits you’ve accessed so far in the current member year, how …Read more »
Recent studies suggest that feelings of loneliness and isolation are on the rise. Can libraries combat this trend? Join our July Virtual Dialogue “Combatting Loneliness and Isolation” on Thursday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central) to get fresh ideas and share how your library is working to bring people together. Our …Read more »
by MCLS Engagement Strategist Laura Warren-Gross I recently visited with Cindy Casper who serves as both the director at Eau Claire District Library and the interim director at Sodus Township Library in Michigan. She graciously shared what makes these libraries special. Located only six miles apart, the libraries have operated separately until recently. Cindy, along with the Friends of the Library and the Boards of both libraries, has been working to …Read more »
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 …Read more »
This month, I have a simple ask: if you received a link to our MCLS member or partner/vendor survey and haven’t completed it yet, please do so before May 15. We want to hear from you about how we’re doing toward achieving our current strategic plan objectives and how we might improve. Not sure if …Read more »
MCLS is currently preparing for an exciting member year, which begins July 1, 2026! The key contacts (directors, billing contacts, and primary contacts) at school libraries will receive a membership renewal email in early May. All other libraries will receive their renewal email in early June. This email includes information about the benefits you’ve accessed …Read more »
Please join us in welcoming Westville-New Durham Township Public Library (IN) to our member community! MCLS membership is exclusive to Indiana and Michigan libraries of any type and size. Learn more about the benefits of joining MCLS, a strong community of 600+ libraries; then, fill out our online application or contact Gwen Haviland at membership@mcls.org or 517-939-1388 for assistance.
Free Virtual Event | Thursday, May 14 | 10:30 a.m. Eastern (9:30 a.m. Central) Registration is open for our next Virtual Dialogue on Thursday, May 14, from 10:30 a.m.-noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central)! This month we’ll discuss “How to talk about the elephant in the room.” Our Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars; they …Read more »
