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 »
MCLS recently welcomed the following new libraries to our member community: Gary Public Library (IN) Pigeon District Library (MI) Thomas Township Library (MI) Walled Lake City 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 community of 600+ libraries, …Read more »
Funding for early learning saw big changes in both Indiana and Michigan this past year. Indiana significantly cut its preschool (On My Way Pre-K) and childcare funding, creating fewer slots for low-income families to send their 4-year-olds to high quality preschool programs. And, while Michigan bumped up its PreK for All initiative targeting 4-year-olds, it …Read more »
Grand Valley State University Libraries invites you to join colleagues from Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois for the 2026 MII FOLIO Day. This FREE event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Mary Idema Pew Library on Grand Valley’s Allendale, MI campus. Lunch is provided. MII FOLIO Day brings together community members for presentations, discussions, …Read more »
Writing a personal remembrance of Randy Riley is something I’d never expected I would do during my career. It’s difficult because his passing was sudden and is so much to process as someone who knew and worked closely with him. It’s also not difficult because of how grateful I am for him and everything he gave so many as a leader and colleague, …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.
Thursday, March 26 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Eastern | Library of Michigan, Lansing Registration is open for the Michigan Digital Preservation Network’s (MDPN) symposium, Creating a Blueprint for Accessible Digital Preservation: Learnings from the Michigan Digital Preservation Network’s IMLS Grant Activities, on March 26 at the Library of Michigan! The MDPN welcomes network members, grant collaborators, and anyone …Read more »
The next date in MCLS’s popular Virtual Dialogue series is Thursday, March 19, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). Our Virtual Dialogues are designed to provide opportunities for those in Indiana and Michigan libraries to connect and engage around various topics relevant to library staff. Register today and watch for topic announcements coming soon to email lists …Read more »
The following library staff members earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS: Basic Essential Workplace Skills Certificate Linda Andersen, West Iron District Library, MI Jeanette Bouchie, Vigo County Public Library, IN Brooke Thomas, North Manchester Public Library, IN Basic Cataloging Certificate Gracen Cabiness, South Carolina State Library, SC David Sirka, …Read more »
