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 …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 »
Through June 30, 2026, new Academic Kanopy members get 10% off and an extra 5% off if you are either a member of OMIA (OverDrive for Michigan and Indiana Academics) or a stand-alone OverDrive Libby customer. For a quote, trial, or title list, contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or call 517-939-1382.
Friday, April 17 | 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central) | Virtual MCLS is pleased to invite you to a webinar on April 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern (12 p.m. Central) presented by Charles Watkinson, Associate University Librarian at the University of Michigan Library and Kelsey Mrjoian, Library Relations Manager at Michigan Publishing. The important perspectives of smaller academic and public libraries are often …Read more »
MCLS partners with the Regents of the University of Minnesota to offer consortial membership pricing for the Open Education Network (OEN). Enjoy a discounted membership rate and benefits like community support, professional development, resources, tools, training, and more. See here for more information about OEN, including member benefits. The membership term runs July 1-June 30, so now is a good …Read more »
MCLS is pleased to partner with Backstage Library Works to offer member libraries discounted services. Backstage Library Works has served libraries, museums, and archives around the globe since 1986. They are known for their digitization, microfilm, catalog, and collection management services, providing customized workflows to fit the specific needs of every project.? For MCLS member …Read more »
Take 10% off the following collections: The Docuseek Complete Collection 4th Edition The Docuseek Canadian Collection The Docuseek Fiction Collection The Icarus Films Fiction Collection 2nd Edition The GOOD DOCS Complete Collection The Pragda Complete Film Collection Take 20% off when subscribing to both The Docuseek Complete Collection and The Pragda Complete Film Collection! Collections are available for one-year and …Read more »
The next time you’re looking for supplies and services, be sure to check with us! MCLS offers special discounts from the following vendors: Brodart Company Demco Hotel Planner Ingram Content Group The Library Store For discount codes and more information, contact MCLS eLicensing & Collection Resources at services@mcls.org or call 517-939-1382.
MCLS members can receive special pricing on ASTM Standards & Digital Library at a discounted rate of more than 60% off list price. Combining the 12,000+ ASTM standards with 1,500+ books and 47,000+ articles and papers, Compass provides one of the most comprehensive libraries of technical information available in the world. The ASTM Digital …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 »
