MCLS is excited and pleased to have been chosen as a recipient of a 2019 Indiana LSTA grant in the amount of $7,990 to support the development of digital skills and literacies of Indiana library staff. The grant project includes equipment for a mobile Chromebook Lab and five workshops that will be delivered throughout Indiana …Read more »
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 »
