One of my roles as Executive Director is to represent MCLS widely throughout Indiana and Michigan, and each month has provided a wealth of opportunities – this past month has certainly been no different. On May 2, I attended a summit on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) at Kent District Library (KDL) in west Michigan, …Read more »
MCLS has partnered with EBSCO and ProQuest to provide substantial discounts on several products that renew each July. Now is a great time to start a new subscription to one or more of these databases. If you would like a quote or more information, contact Chrystal Pickell at services@mcls.org or 517-939-1382.
Looking for a new way to communicate the value of library resources? Need a tool to help you assess usage of library eResources? MCLS now offers RedLink Library Dashboard. RedLink Library Dashboard provides a complete overview of journal, eBook, and database usage and turn-away statistics as well as cost data, helping inform collection development decisions. …Read more »
When university students are struggling with stress, anxiety, and other mental health issues, the idea of seeking help can feel overwhelming. Give students, and those who support them, a safe and easy-to-use resource through Gale’s Cameron’s Collection. Created in partnership with the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation, this collection of eBooks can promote awareness of mental …Read more »
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, ProQuest is committed to helping Midwest libraries make an impact in the communities they serve. As a MCLS member, you now have discounted access to two sought-after ProQuest resources used by libraries in our region – and around the world. The Detroit Free Press (1831-1999), fully digitized in ProQuest Historical …Read more »
The MCLS Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the membership for the following openings on the MCLS Board of Directors: At-Large Library Representative (Indiana) Public Library Representative (Indiana) Academic Library Representative (Michigan) Special Library Representative (Michigan) Please note that incumbent Board Representatives in the four positions are eligible to run for another three-year term. Each seat …Read more »
Academic librarians from across Michigan convened at MCLS on Thursday, March 28, for the 2019 Spring eResources Meeting. Held annually, this face-to-face meeting offers librarians subscribing to eResources via MCLS the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns related to eResource subscriptions and to hear from vendors whose resources are up for renewal. During the meeting, …Read more »
Oxford University Press is, once again, offering a special spring promotion for new subscription orders. Starting today, institutions can add new online subscription products (excluding law products) to their collection of OUP online resources for July 2019 – June 2020 with access starting as soon as the order is entered. Libraries will get 15-, 14- …Read more »
Third Iron, the creators of BrowZine, have released LibKey Discovery, an API-based service that enables users of discovery environments (e.g. Primo, Summon, EDS) to more efficiently connect to the library’s most valuable content. Studies show link resolvers confuse patrons, and publisher data indicates there are more than five times as many unresolved full-text requests than …Read more »
My second month on the job at MCLS has been an exhilarating blend of building and strengthening connections with our skilled and talented staff and management team, a variety of members, and representatives from other library consortia around the world, as well as working on strategy and reporting. I’ve spent time catching up on current …Read more »
