by MCLS Engagement Strategist Laura Warren-Gross If you have not visited an academic library recently, you are missing out. They serve students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. I visited library director Jen Fiero at the William Atkinson Library at Jackson College and was treated to a tour of the remodeled facility that offers a …Read more »
MCLS recently welcomed the following new libraries to our member community! Cedar Springs Public Library (MI) Center Line Public Library (MI) Manistique School and Public Library (MI) Thompson Home Public 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 …Read more »
Join MCLS for a day of hands-on learning and collaboration at the 2026 Members Annual Event! Event Details Presenters: Kate McDowell (keynote) and Thom Fladung (workshop) Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Attendance options: In-person – full program: 9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Eastern Virtual – opening remarks & keynote address: 9:45 – 11:30 a.m. Eastern Location: St. Joseph …Read more »
by MCLS Engagement Strategist Laura Warren-Gross The collaborative work of public libraries is always amazing. I recently visited Karl Stutzman, the director of Milford Public Library in Indiana. When I walked into the beautifully maintained Carnegie Library, I was immediately drawn to a series of displays. Karl explained that Kosciusko County is hosting a passport tour in honor of America 250. As a part of …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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
