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Registration is open for a new virtual training offered by MCLS in partnership with the Library of Michigan. Foundations of Digital Literacy is designed to help library staff gain confidence in everyday interactions with technology and is intended for participants who would like a basic introduction to digital literacy topics. This workshop is being offered multiple times in September and October to accommodate smaller participation limits in each session, which will allow for plenty of personal attention and lots of interactive small group activities.
For more information or to register, visit the event page or visit the MCLS store.
This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, with additional funding provided by the State of Michigan.
From curbside service to doors being open, libraries are back in business, and we invite you to join MCLS staff for our next dialogue and discussion about your best experiences and your wishes for now and the future.
Part support group, part visioning, let’s share our thoughts and ideas as we navigate the environment we find ourselves working in right now and look towards the future. Join us Friday, Aug. 28 at 11am Eastern (10am Central) on Zoom.
Watch the email lists for the login link and topic announcement. We look forward to seeing you!
View the recordings and chat logs from our previous dialogues>>
MCLS will again be offering, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, training presented by We Can Work It Out, LLC on essential skills for library staff to facilitate effective conversations and meetings. These skills can be used in a variety of settings including staff and work meetings, strategic planning sessions, one-on-one interactions with library patrons, library-sponsored Community Conversations, and focus groups. These workshops, to be held online on six dates in September and October, will include learning theory, as well as practice of skills and peer feedback. Because they are funded by the Library of Michigan, these trainings are only open to staff of Michigan libraries. Registration is now open for these small, interactive workshops and we expect them to fill fast, so claim your spot today!
This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, with additional funding provided by the State of Michigan.
In August 2019, the MCLS Board of Directors authorized MCLS to make a strategic investment in and become involved with Project ReShare, a new approach to resource sharing for consortia and the libraries we serve. It’s hard to believe we’re already almost a year into that work! Version 1.0 will be available this month, and software development will continue through fall 2020 and winter 2021.
Founded in 2018, Project ReShare is a community of equals including libraries, consortia, software developers, and user experience designers. The community is building a resource sharing platform that is user-centered (for library users and staff alike), offers choices and flexibility for libraries with different workflows, staffing, and technical expertise, embraces modern technology and current standards, has a modular design, and aims to be more affordable than existing systems.
Forty-six individuals from 20 different Indiana and Michigan MCLS member libraries (plus one guest from out of state!) earned their MCLS Certificate of Library Development in either Basic or Advanced Cataloging or Basic Soft Skills this past year. The individuals represented both public and academic libraries.
Jennet M. Francisco, DeWitt District Library, MI
Zachary Knowlton, Capital Area District Library, MI
Vesna Lerotic, Academy of Art University Library, CA
Laura Mason, Oakland Community College, MI
Alexandra Priebe, The Henry Ford, MI
Hollie Ayres, Lincoln Township Public Library, MI
Heather Hillaker, Saginaw Valley State University, MI
Zachary Knowlton, Capital Area District Library, MI
Kate Luebke, Aquinas College, MI
Stephanie Marshall, Library of Michigan, MI
Laura Mason, Oakland Community College, MI
Kelly Baker, Spring Arbor University - White Library, MI
Hillary Berry, Kalamazoo College Library, MI
Ahmed Dabas, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Emma Davis, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Sadie Fockler, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Kiersten Fox, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Marlene Gee, Eckhart Public Library, IN
Lauryn Grace, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Alexis Hansen, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Mary Harrigan, Crown Point Community Library, IN
Patrick Healy, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Debra L. Jeske, Houghton Lake Public Library, MI
Jenny Kobiela-Mondor, Eckhart Public Library, IN
Rachel Kuhn, Jasper County Public Library, IN
Sarthik Balaji Kuruvadi, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Katherine Lightfoot, Houghton Lake Public Library, MI
Denise Lile-Giangrande, Brandon Township Public Library, MI
Colin Lipka, T.A. Cutler Memorial Library, MI
Jessica Little, T.A. Cutler Memorial Library, MI
Elaina Madison, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Lauren McMullan, Kalamazoo College, MI
Debora Moyer, Jackson College, MI
Cara O'Brien, White Lake Community Library, MI
Sarang Park, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Carol Passage, Kalamazoo College, MI
Emma Richey, Eckhart Public Library, IN
Jennifer Roberts, Brandon Township Public Library, MI
Alyson Roemer, Eckhart Public Library, IN
Jessica Ruby, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Taryn Shepler, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Cecilia Smith, Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso, IN
Mitchell Spitzley, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Brenda Thompson, Crown Point Community Library, IN
Erika Wagner, Crown Point Community Library, IN
Ty Wehner, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Lyra Weirts, Central Michigan University Libraries, MI
Hollie Wong, Oakland Community College, MI
Congratulations and thanks to all of you!
Interested in earning YOUR Library Staff Development Certificate from MCLS? Read more about the requirements and get an application form on our website!
For more information or to see all upcoming workshops, visit our workshop and event registration page. If you have any questions, please contact us at training@mcls.org.
MCLS has negotiated discounts with several library supplies and equipment vendors on behalf of our members. These vendors include Brodart, Demco, Ingram, The Library Store, Kapco, Office Depot, Barcodes, Inc., and Vernon Library Supplies. You can find more information on discounts and how to order on each vendor’s page.
From now until Nov. 30, 2020, SAGE would like to offer all academic MCLS members the option to purchase or subscribe to CQ Researcher and/or Voting and Elections at a 20% discount. This is for new subscribers/purchasers.
The world is changing quickly, and separating fact from fiction has become a daunting challenge for students and other researchers. They need balanced, accurate, and accessible information to guide them on their research journey and help with developing and refining their research skills. For 95+ years, CQ Researcher reports have offered an incomparable roadmap to complex topics, with clear way-points and a trusted format to help researchers navigate and contextualize the day’s most pressing issues and controversies.
The Voting and Elections Collection provides in-depth insight into the American voter, major and minor political parties, campaigns and elections, and historical and modern races for Congress, the presidency, and governorships. With key elections data, historical information, and objective analysis, this dynamic research and reference tool puts the power directly into the hands of students, scholars, researchers, and interested citizens.
For a quote or more information about either of these subscriptions, contact Group Purchasing at services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.
With almost 70,000 videos, AVON provides the most valuable content available, including hundreds of high-demand, thought-provoking documentaries from CNN, Dow Jones, Sony Pictures Classics, BroadwayHD™, 60 MINUTES / CBS, PBS, BBC, FILM PLATFORM, and more. AVON supports campus teaching, whether on-site or online.
Discounted pricing is available to new subscribers.
Learn more about AVON at the MCLS hosted webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 11am-12pm Eastern (10-11am Central). Register here. For more information or a quote, contact us at services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.
As part of its commitment to help libraries navigate service issues related to COVID-19, MCLS is partnering with LIBRO, a ConverSight.ai product, to provide special pricing on the LIBRO curbside pickup mobile app. Along with its core curbside pick-up functionality, the app – in response to library need – now offers library appointment scheduling and study room booking. Geared toward all library types (academic, K-12, public, and special), LIBRO curbside pickup lets libraries keep the safety of library users and library staff a priority. The app allows patrons to search and select materials from their mobile device and schedule a specific pick up time at the library, as well as schedule appointments with library staff and book rooms for study. Find out how LIBRO can assist your library users by attending a demonstration webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 11am-12pm Eastern (10-11am Central). Greg Davis, Librarian from Iowa State University, will join the webinar and share about Iowa State’s experience with LIBRO. Register today!
For a price quote, please contact services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.
Looking to boost your online health resource collection? From eJournals to eBooks to specialized visual resources, OVID offers a range of cost-effective materials specifically designed to support nursing and allied health programs at community colleges. These include the Community College Essential Journal Collection, the Community College Extended Journal Collection, the Nursing Made Incredibly Easy Health Library Series, the Bates Visual Guide, and the Exercise Science Health Library, as well as two nursing-focused eBook collections. Take advantage of current savings on these products through this MCLS special offer. To obtain detailed collection information and a price quote, contact services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.
Welcome back to the 350 libraries resuming MeLCat lending and borrowing on Aug. 10, 2020! More libraries will join in throughout the next several weeks, as local situations allow.
Continue to monitor the MeLCat email lists for updates.
For processes and procedures, refer to the MeLCat COVID-19 information page.
Let us know if we can be of assistance by contacting us at melcathelp@mcls.org.
Support for the Michigan eLibrary program is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education.
RIDES delivery services are challenged with so many libraries closed, opening at different times, or with restricted or shortened hours of operation, but the courier is doing their best to service everyone they can.
Continue to monitor the RIDES email lists for updates.
Check the MeLCat COVID-19 information page for processes and procedures.
Any time you have an issue or problem, notify us using the RIDES Assistance form.
