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We support libraries. MCLS is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Indiana and Michigan libraries. News MCLS encourages libraries to join in responding to proposed IPEDS changes by May 3 As you may be aware, the United States Department of Education is considering a proposal to discontinue the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) library survey. This survey serves a key role in the academic library community, documenting information on library resources, services, and usage. Its discontinuation would impact libraries’ efforts to quantify their work and … Read more »As you may be aware, the United States Department of Education is considering a proposal to discontinue ... Read more Notes from Executive Director Scott Garrison – May 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on libraries and their users is a major topic everywhere including at recent conferences and meetings. I’ll share some of what I’ve learned about AI recently. To keep up on current AI developments, Nick Tanzi at The Digital Librarian recommends the TLDR AI daily newsletter. Along with their March … Read more »Artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on libraries and their users is a major topic everywhere ... Read more Stephanie Davis to retire As announced last month, Stephanie Davis, Associate Director/Manager, eLicensing and Collection Resources, will retire Nov. 1, 2024. Stephanie has been at MCLS since February 2019. After 25+ years working in libraries, Stephanie looks forward to retiring as?she plans to spend more time with family, enjoy the great outdoors more, and head south for the winter! The search … Read more »As announced last month, Stephanie Davis, Associate Director/Manager, eLicensing and Collection Resources, ... Read more ‹ Older Posts Training Workshops On Demand Essential Workplace Skills May 16 Readers’ Advisory with NoveList Plus from MeL May 20 MeLCat: The Other Stuff May 22 The Mystery of MARC Fixed Fields Solved May 29 Lost in Translation: Mapping, Loading, and Deleting Data from DCB to MeLCat May 30 Everything You Need to be Doing as a DCB MeLCat Library More Special Offers MCLS members get 35% off on new Infobase eBook collections Boost your eBook offerings with new Infobase eBook collections. The following six new collections are now available, and all titles are perpetual access and DRM free: American Multicultural Experience (52 titles) Hispanic-American Heritage Collection (44 titles) Job Search and Soft Skills Collection (40 titles) Mental Health and Substance Abuse Collection (65 titles) Shakespeare’s World Collection … Read more »Boost your eBook offerings with new Infobase eBook collections. The following six new collections ... Read more (DATE CHANGE) Vendor Spotlight: Skilltype is offering a professional development tools webinar on June 11* Learn how Skilltype helps libraries advance employee professional development by attending the Tuesday, June 11* webinar from 2-3 p.m. Eastern (1-2 p.m. Central). Skilltype is a library-specific professional development tool that allows library administration to strategically assess employee skills and professional development needs by identifying strengths, gaps, and providing information on various professional development opportunities … Read more »Learn how Skilltype helps libraries advance employee professional development by attending the Tuesday, ... Read more Infobase and MCLS partner to offer community college libraries special pricing on nursing resources Infobase nursing and allied health resources are designed to support nursing allied health students on their path to academic and clinical success. Help your health science students excel in their studies, pass licensure exams and prepare for long-term job success in an increasingly complex health care system. Learn more about the current offer that bundles … Read more »Infobase nursing and allied health resources are designed to support nursing allied health students ... 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