Together, the MCLS community is strong. Together, we will thrive in 2026 and beyond! There are a multitude of benefits to being a member of a large collective like MCLS, which has more than 600 members of every size and type of library across Indiana and Michigan.  MCLS offers affordable and customizable access to the key services …Read more »

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:  Titles can be purchased à la carte or as a bundle with …Read more »

MCLS is currently preparing for an exciting member year. 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 so far in the current member year, how we’ve succeeded together as an MCLS community, what we will do together in the coming year …Read more »

MCLS is pleased to partner with Infobase to help libraries save money and educate their users about ethical uses of AI. The following product offers can help supplement existing collections and provide vetted tools that contribute to ongoing AI education.    Infobase has developed a new Films On Demand collection, How to Use, Teach & Discuss AI, a teaching …Read more »

The following library staff members have earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS!?  Basic Essential Workplace Skills Certificate?  Carol B. Flynn, Kellogg Community College, MI  Caylah LaFollette, West Iron District Library, MI  Julie Marino, Westchester Public Library, IN  Meghan Rogers, Westchester Public Library, IN  Bexi Spanos, West Iron District Library, MI Basic …Read more »

MCLS recently welcomed the following new libraries to our member community:  Gary Public Library (IN)  Pigeon District Library (MI)   Thomas Township Library (MI) Walled Lake City Library (MI) 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, …Read more »

Things remain busy at MCLS in this time of transitions, and I hope to see many members at the MCLS Annual Meeting on Dec. 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) on Zoom (please register here) where topics will include revised MCLS Bylaws and our Board of Directors’ next steps following their September member survey and recent retreat.   Following a Board vote on Nov.14 to …Read more »

The following library staff members earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS: Basic Essential Workplace Skills Certificate Jeania Deaton, St. Clair County Library System, MI Lorraine Whitney, Liberty Fund, Inc., IN Kristie Feguer, Reed City Area District Library, MI Are you interested in obtaining your Certificate of Library Staff Development? Any …Read more »

This month I thank the 232 people who responded to the MCLS Board of Directors’ survey in September, and will share next steps the Board will take. The Board and I really appreciate the data MCLS members took the time to submit, including hundreds of comments.   As I mentioned in September, MCLS’s member libraries own MCLS as an organization. According to MCLS’s governance system, …Read more »

BiblioBoard is a digital platform that provides libraries with tools to create, share, and discover local content. It allows libraries to offer a vast collection of eBooks, articles, images, and other digital resources without waitlists or holds. MCLS member libraries receive discounted pricing.   Key Features  Community Engagement  Custom Submission Pages (CSPs): Libraries can invite …Read more »