MCLS - Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

MCLS - Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Nonprofit membership organization for Indiana and Michigan libraries, founded February 15, 2010. MCLS exists to serve our members, and we put their needs first.

MCLS' mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit member libraries. The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) was formed in February 2010 from the merger of the Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (INCOLSA) and Michigan Library Consortium (MLC) to better serve member libraries in both states. Our members range from large

research libraries, to public libraries, to very small school media centers and special libraries. MCLS’ Board of Directors is composed of librarians just like you—from all library types—who genuinely understand the local needs and aspirations of libraries in our two states. We’re proud to offer great customer service and a personal touch you won’t find elsewhere.

MCLS members enjoy an exclusive subscription discount on Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK), an early learning text ...
06/01/2026

MCLS members enjoy an exclusive subscription discount on Text and Learn for Kindergarten (TALK), an early learning text messaging service created by librarians to help caregivers prepare little ones for school success. Visit textandlearn.org for details. Already a member? Be sure to renew. Not a member? Visit our mcls.org to join!

MCLS is proud to have been the keynote sponsor for this year's ILF Regional Conferences. Library staff across Indiana le...
06/01/2026

MCLS is proud to have been the keynote sponsor for this year's ILF Regional Conferences. Library staff across Indiana learned from Edra Waterman and other members who shared in a wide variety of sessions at all three events.

Our first-ever ILF Virtual Regional Conference is officially complete!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us today from across Indiana to learn, connect, and collaborate in this new format. A special thank you to our Keynote Sponsor, MCLS - Midwest Collaborative for Library Services for helping make our regional events possible.

We honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving as members of the US Armed Forces.MCLS will be closed fro...
05/22/2026

We honor and remember those who gave their lives while serving as members of the US Armed Forces.

MCLS will be closed from 3 p.m. on Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25 in observance. We will return Tuesday, May 26 to help you.

Together with MCLS, libraries save money with central licenses, discounts, and group purchases. We negotiate with more t...
05/18/2026

Together with MCLS, libraries save money with central licenses, discounts, and group purchases. We negotiate with more than 70 vendors for discounts on over 2,000 library products and services including databases, eBooks, eJournals, software, and library supplies. Already a member? Be sure to renew. Not a member? Learn about joining us at mcls.org.

An MCLS membership benefits your library. We offer training courses, programs, and workshops such as our popular Supervi...
05/11/2026

An MCLS membership benefits your library. We offer training courses, programs, and workshops such as our popular Supervisor Series to help grow leaders and a variety of in-depth cataloging courses. Members save up to 50% on the registration cost of MCLS programs and workshops. Already a member? Make sure to renew. Not a member? Join us today! Learn more at mcls.org

MCLS’s Linked Data Users Group invites you to the 2026 Annual Wikidata Edit-a-thon! FREE Virtual Events are scheduled fo...
05/06/2026

MCLS’s Linked Data Users Group invites you to the 2026 Annual Wikidata Edit-a-thon! FREE Virtual Events are scheduled for June 1, 3 & 5, 2026.

Learn how you can join the fun (no experience necessary) and register for the events here: https://www.mcls.org/news/?p=10216

It's National Library Outreach Day! Library staff can be found at farmer's markets, in parks, and along parade routes. T...
04/22/2026

It's National Library Outreach Day! Library staff can be found at farmer's markets, in parks, and along parade routes. They use bookmobiles and mobile engagement vehicles to share story times on the road, attend family literacy nights, and provide programming and book checkout throughout their communities. It's amazing to see how our members are going out into their communities to support patrons where they are. Thank you for being a resource for everyone!

As part of National Library Week we're celebrating National Library Workers Day today by asking you to show us your libr...
04/21/2026

As part of National Library Week we're celebrating National Library Workers Day today by asking you to show us your library joy! What sparks joy for you at your library? How are you bringing joy to your spaces? We know your contributions are invaluable to your communities--tell us all about them!

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