The Library of Michigan and MCLS are pleased to announce a continuation of their partnership with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. Up to an additional 50 Michigan library staff will be trained in the framework of the Institute. This opportunity will include an eight-week, online Virtual Public Innovators Lab, followed by 18 months of coaching …Read more »

Dejah Rubel is the Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian at Ferris State University. She earned her B.A. in Women’s Studies and her M.S. in Information at the University of Michigan. She recently earned her M.S. in Information Security and Intelligence and a certificate in Advanced Studies in Business Intelligence at Ferris State University. Formerly …Read more »

While MCLS may not have a physical office location in Indiana, we are present and working for you! Staff members, including Scott Garrison, Executive Director, and Stephanie Davis, Group Purchasing Manager, have traveled to Indiana to visit several member libraries this spring and summer, while Michelle Bradley, Manager of Engagement, Consulting, and Training, and Pam …Read more »

During June, I continued having a variety of enlightening conversations with colleagues near and far, about the present and future for libraries and the organizations with whom they work, including consortia such as MCLS. Though our members face significant challenges, there are remarkable opportunities to continue collaborating to serve our communities in impactful ways. Randy …Read more »