Things remain busy at MCLS in this time of transitions, and I hope to see many members at the MCLS Annual Meeting on Dec. 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. Eastern (9 a.m. Central) on Zoom (please register here) where topics will include revised MCLS Bylaws and our Board of Directors’ next steps following their September member survey and recent retreat. Following a Board vote on Nov.14 to …Read more »
MCLS members can receive special pricing on ASTM Standards & Digital Library at a discounted rate of more than 60% off list price. Combining the 12,000+ ASTM standards with 1,500+ books and 47,000+ articles and papers, Compass provides one of the most comprehensive libraries of technical information available in the world. The ASTM Digital …Read more »
Bloomsbury recently launched several new collections, with many more coming through winter. MCLS members receive discounted pricing for one-time purchases and subscriptions. See the list of resources available for one-time purchase here. Upcoming virtual webinar: The Jessica Kingsley Publishers Library: Bridging Research and Real-World Impact Tuesday, Dec. 2 11-11:30 a.m. Eastern (10-10:30 a.m. Central) All …Read more »
MCLS kicks off a new year of Virtual Dialogues on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). We will discuss how we’ve survived and thrived amid uncertainty, and how we can use our strengths and the lessons we’ve learned to continue to serve our communities during unpredictable times. MCLS Virtual …Read more »
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten is a text-based service for libraries that promotes the practice of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with children to foster early learning skills. To help patrons navigate to the TALK website and sign up for participation, please check out the TALK Toolkit, located in the For Libraries dropdown …Read more »
Join MCLS this winter and spring for our popular Supervisor Series workshops, including our new Super Manager session in April! These engaging, interactive workshops include group activities, individual reflection, discussions, and hands-on practice on a variety of important skills for today’s library leaders. All Supervisor Series workshops are held on Zoom and facilitated by MCLS …Read more »
Please submit a RIDES Assistance form if your library will be closed on a scheduled day of service. Short closures should be reported no more than two weeks prior to closing. Extended closures of more than 30 days should be submitted at least two weeks prior to closing. It is not necessary to report if …Read more »
The following library staff members earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS: Basic Essential Workplace Skills Certificate Jeania Deaton, St. Clair County Library System, MI Lorraine Whitney, Liberty Fund, Inc., IN Kristie Feguer, Reed City Area District Library, MI Are you interested in obtaining your Certificate of Library Staff Development? Any …Read more »
Thank you to everyone who attended the MeLCat 20th Anniversary celebrations, either virtually or in person. We’re also grateful to everyone who participated in the anniversary activities throughout this year, whether by sharing your MeLCat stories or hosting Mittens at your library. It’s always fun to connect to share our stories and libraries. And an …Read more »
