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We are pleased to announce, as a continuation of our partnership with the Library of Michigan and our shared Michigan Libraries Engage project, that a new Libraries Engaging Appreciatively for Positive Change (LEAP) cohort will begin this fall. Save the date for Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021!
This full-day virtual event will be facilitated by MCLS's Engagement, Consulting, & Training team along with Maureen (Mo) McKenna of Return on Energy Consulting, and is funded by the Library of Michigan. It is open to all staff of Michigan libraries and will allow for up to 100 more participants to be introduced to Appreciative Inquiry and how it can be utilized for community engagement. This will be the second cohort of a similar program to last year, available to all new participants. The initial LEAP Day in November will be followed by six optional monthly facilitated learning Zoom calls from December 2021 through May 2022 to continue the journey and offer a community of support as participants strive to apply the knowledge to their own work and life experience.
Look for more details and registration coming soon on the email lists, the MCLS August eNewsletter, and our website!
We welcome the following libraries, who have joined MCLS since January 2020:
Central Lake District Library, MI
Coatesville Clay Township Public Library, IN
Dearborn Heights City Libraries, MI
McLaren St. Luke’s, MI
Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library, MI
West Ottawa Public Schools, MI
Garden City Public Library, MI
Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI
Salem-Washington Township Public Library, IN
West Branch District Library, MI
Wixom Public Library, MI
Cornerstone Schools, MI
Culver-Union Township Public Library, IN
Lakeview High School, MI
We are so glad to have you as members!
MCLS membership includes 641 libraries across Indiana and Michigan. Is your library receiving all the benefits of membership? Find out more on our website today!
This month, I’ll share some updates about what’s been happening at MCLS on several levels, from the MCLS Board of Directors, to the staff, and some things our members are doing.
A whole new semester of workshop offerings from July through December 2021 is now available for registration in our MCLS Store. You can download a printable brochure of the Training Calendar here.
As you may know, on June 1 we launched a new workshop registration system. We hope that the transition to the new system will be smooth for our participants, and it seems to have been so far. If you have any questions at all about the new system or workshop registration in general, please contact Gwen at training@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 404.
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.
The education landscape has forever been changed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Infobase resources can help support K-12 teaching and learning wherever instruction happens to take place. Spanning all grade levels and multiple disciplines, Infobase resources offer unlimited, simultaneous access for teachers, librarians, and students, in the classroom or from home.
Sign up for a free trial today and take advantage of a special offer where you can save up to 25% on new subscriptions!
Free trial information: https://freetrial.infobase.com/
Promo/Activation code: MCLSSave
For a quote, contact Group Purchasing at (800) 530-9019 ext 401 or services@mcls.org.
For K-12 students to succeed, teachers must be successful first. Gale In Context: for Educators Unlimited can help. Building on the foundation of Gale in Context, this resource is a collaboration and lesson planning tool that enables K-12 educators to find and personalize digital learning content, plan learning activities that work well for all learners, and provide equity for all students.
Gale in Context: for K-12 Educators Unlimited gives K-12 librarians a new and unique way to merge quality, curriculum-aligned content with related lesson plans and instructional tools. Winning the ISTE Best in Show both in 2019 and 2020, Gale in Context: for K-12 Educators Unlimited is putting library resources front and center. The Gale in Context: for K-12 Educators Unlimited package includes unlimited and simultaneous access to 10 Gale Databases!
Want to explore this package? Check out a trial for MCLS members or sign up for one of our informational webinars, scheduled for Wednesday, July 14, 2-3pm Eastern (1-2pm Central) and Tuesday, Aug. 10, 11:30am-12:30pm Eastern (10:30-11:30am Central). The webinars are free, but you must register in advance.
Gale is offering a special 20% discount to MCLS members subscribing prior to Aug. 15. To take advantage of this offer, or for a quote or information on a demonstration, contact Group Purchasing at services@mcls.org or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.
Think ScienceDirect only has journal articles? Think again! ScienceDirect offers knowledge in a variety of formats, from introductory encyclopedia chapters to essential books to advanced journal articles. ScienceDirect provides access to more than 42,000 digital books that help researchers and students gain the insights they need to get ahead. These books are seamlessly interlinked alongside journals to support an uninterrupted research workflow. They are DRM-free with unlimited usage.
Please join us for an informational webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2-3pm Eastern (1-2pm Central) to learn more about eBooks on ScienceDirect. Andy Albrecht, Senior Product Manager at Elsevier, will lead the session, outlining platform features and functionality. Register today!
Special pricing is available to MCLS members participating in this offer, which includes a range of access models. To learn more or to request a quote, contact Group Purchasing at (800) 530-9019 ext 401 or services@mcls.org.
Whether you're planning programs or promoting reader services, LibraryAware helps connect patrons to your resources through the channels where they already are, including print, email, website, and social media integration.
LibraryAware includes:
For more information or a quote, contact Group Purchasing at (800) 530-9019 ext 401 or services@mcls.org.
Docuseek is launching The Docuseek Complete Collection 3rd Edition, which includes new distributor Women Make Movies and the entire filmography of India’s leading documentary filmmaker, Anand Patwardhan. This collection will be filled out to 2,400 titles by the end of 2023.
Docuseek has also curated a new special collection, the Icarus Fiction Films Collection, which includes 27 rare and exclusive award-winning films.
To take advantage of special spring discounts contact Group Purchasing at (800) 530-9019 ext 401 or services@mcls.org for a quote before July 23.
