A new, next-generation Collection Evaluation tool, designed to support your library’s collection evaluation needs in the context of cooperative information, will soon replace OCLC’s existing WorldCat Collection Analysis (WCA) service. The new Collection Evaluation tool will deliver the extended functionality required by libraries that are increasingly focused on optimizing spending and reducing the physical collection …Read more »

Today’s workplace is far different than it was just a few years ago. In addition to serving in traditional supervisory roles, library leaders and managers are now expected to be mentors, coaches, planners, futurists, technologists, and cheerleaders. The world has changed, and we can offer new tools to help you adapt. Join us for two …Read more »

See the full February edition If you aren’t already on our email newsletter list, click here to sign up Training eBooks and Publishing Program – March 21 Library Management Conference—March 7 & 8, 2013 Products & Services New resource: Harvard Univ Press ebooks First-time offer—University Press Scholarship Online Learn about ProQuest Statistical Abstract Free Trial …Read more »

Attending the Computers in Libraries 2013 conference this April 8–10? Once again, Amigos Library Services has graciously extended its special conference discount to MCLS members. Simply register through Amigos by March 1 and save $250! Click here for complete registration details. This year’s Computers in Libraries conference, hosted by the Hilton Washington in Washingon, DC, …Read more »

MCLS members who are unable to attend ALA this January are invited to join us for an online viewing party featuring OCLC’s ALA Symposium, “Big Data.” Big Data refers to data sets so large that they are unmanageable using traditional hardware and software. The term also describes how fields like science, research, business, and government …Read more »

The staff of MCLS extends its best wishes to you and yours during this festive season. Our office will be closed on the dates below. Happy holidays! Friday, December 14 (afternoon only) Monday, December 24 Tuesday, December 25 Tuesday, January 1  

See the full December edition If you aren’t already on our email newsletter list, click here to sign up Training Available soon—RDA Training in Your Library. Watch our workshop calendar for updates. Products & Services Highlights include free NoveList and LibraryAware training at our office in Lansing, EBSCO one-time purchase academic ebooks (offer ends this …Read more »

In a recent ceremony at the U.S. Supreme Court, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg administered the oath of office to eight new members of the National Museum and Library Services Board appointed by President Barack Obama. The Board is the advisory body for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and members of the …Read more »

This year’s Library Journal Index of Public Library Service (LJI) recognized 10 area libraries for excellence, based on their service output. Indiana libraries include Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Allen County Public Library, Spencer County Public Library, Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library, Butler Public Library, and Waterloo Public Library. Michigan star libraries include Ann Arbor District Library, …Read more »

Sign up for the free, live webinar: What’s Geek the Library and How Can I Launch a Local Campaign?, to be held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2:00 pm ET. Have you heard about the Geek the Library community awareness campaign? Many Michigan libraries have already made impact in their local communities—and had a lot of …Read more »