The Library of Michigan has announced the following new line-up of MeL Databases. The new databases are slated to begin on October 1, 2011. [Updated July 7] Michigan State University‘s Turfgrass Information File (TGIF) will also continue to be offered through MeL Databases. [Updated September 21] Revised list of Gale databases to include all subsets. …Read more »

Reminder: if your library’s OCLC Estimated Usage payment is due in July, the deadline to receive a pre-payment credit is July 31, 2011. [Note: this does not apply to libraries whose payments are due in October.] The annual MCLS/OCLC Estimated Usage Invoices for Cataloging Members, and ILL Renewal Notices for ILL-only Members, were mailed to …Read more »

MLNC (the Missouri Library Network Corporation), in cooperation with Information Today, Inc., is offering reduced rates to both Internet Librarian 2011 and WebSearch University 2011 for MCLS members. Internet Librarian 2011 October 17-19, 2011 Monterey, California If you register for IL 2011 through MLNC, you will receive the special rate of $299 for the full …Read more »

MCLS is closed for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.  We will re-open on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern.

Online registration for “The Future of Public Libraries Conference” is now available on ILF’s registration website. This conference is co-hosted by ILF’s Indiana Public Library Association and MCLS. Attendees will start the day with the keynote address, “Context & Community: Perceptions of Libraries 2010” by Cathy DeRosa (1 LEU). Following the keynote, facilitators from Hartzell-Mika …Read more »

On July 15, 2011, MCLS will host a membership meeting via teleconference for Member Representatives to vote on two issues: (1) revising the Bylaws and (2) approving sale of real property. Attendance and voting at the membership meeting is open to Member Representatives from libraries who have paid their MCLS membership dues no later than …Read more »

There’s still time to take advantage of the special incentive pricing OCLC is offering to MCLS members on EasyBib Library Edition. Building on the popular citation management service EasyBib.com, the Library Edition adds features such as library branding, links to the library catalog, locations, hours and more. To take advantage of this offer, five or …Read more »

Through June 30, 2011, Indiana libraries are invited to join a group purchase of Booksinprint.com with Reviews. All new subscribers will receive the usual MCLS member discount. The more new libraries that subscribe, the greater the savings will be. Offer is open to first-time subscribers of all K12, public, and academic libraries in Indiana. Learn …Read more »

ProQuest Statistical Datasets aggregates hundreds of licensed and public domain datasets and makes that data available from within a single interface. Users can customize the data by selecting subjects and variables of interest, then view the data in side-by-side tables, charts, and even maps. Now through June 30, academic libraries joining the new group subscription …Read more »

The June 2011 issue of MCLS News is now available online. See this issue for updated information on MCLS Board nominations, the July 15 membership meeting, MCLS special programs and upcoming training, group purchasing offers, Michigan Evergreen, OCLC, SkyRiver, MeL, and more. For links to back issues of MCLS News and to subscribe or unsubscribe …Read more »