Membership Information

MCLS membership is open to any Indiana or Michigan library. Starting February 15, 2010, all current INCOLSA and MLC members will automatically become members of MCLS. Renewal information for FY2010-2011 will be sent to current members in the spring.

If your library would like to join MCLS (and if your library is not currently a member of INCOLSA or MLC), please complete the MCLS Membership Application to begin your membership today. If you need more information, give us a call at 1-800-530-9019 or send us an email message, and we will be happy to answer your questions.

In these times of rapid change, increased automation, and technological innovation, Indiana and Michigan libraries need a partner that they can trust for reliable information on new products and services and for top-notch support. Libraries need a partner to turn to when negotiating with vendors, a partner who will advocate for the good of Indiana and Michigan libraries. MCLS is that partner.

MCLS is only a toll-free call away: 1-800-530-9019, or contact us via email.  When you join MCLS, you will quickly understand why  libraries throughout Indiana and Michigan depend on us to keep them up-to-date and supplied with the latest information technology.

MCLS Application Form

To receive services, products, or membership benefits from MCLS, please complete our online application form:

• Member Application/Participation Agreement

Membership Benefits

• Group licensing of electronic journals, digital books, and databases
  OCLC, ProQuest, the Gale Group, Oxford University Press... These are only a few of the companies MCLS works with to help reduce costs for access to the databases your patrons and staff need.


• Support
  When you have a question, you want it answered quickly. MCLS's highly trained, professional support staff are always ready to take your calls, emails and faxes. They are committed to providing prompt, courteous service, and accurate information every time you contact MCLS.


• Training
  Providing high-quality library services in today's fast-changing environment can be a challenge. MCLS has an extensive training program, which not only prepares you for the decisions you must make every day, but also helps staff make more effective, efficient use of the services you already have.
  


• Money-saving discounts
  From 3M security systems and supplies to computer software to OCLC hardware to online information services, MCLS offers you the best value for your scarce resources.
  


• Consulting
  Your staff is probably not expanding, but your patron's demands are. Let MCLS help you meet those demands with suggestions on the latest productivity-enhancing tools from a variety of vendors. Nobody can provide you with integrated solutions like MCLS can.