MCLS and Library of Michigan staff are taking a road trip around the state of Michigan this summer and we want to talk to YOU! The regional meeting and MeLCat Symposium are *FREE* to all Michigan library staff. We begin at 10 AM and adjourn at 4 PM - you can choose how you would like to participate - including lunch! Register by July 2 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UpLSxXOZv-O7e2VEW8f2iFKHCYDTvGYJunpRRDDFwb4... We hope to see you at one of these locations: July 7 - Warren Public Library July 8 - Canton Public Library July 9 - Muskegon Community College July 10 - Marshall District Library July 14 - Northern Michigan University - Marquette July 15 - Otsego County Library - Gaylord July 16 - Butman-Fish Branch - Public Libraries of Saginaw Agenda Morning sessions include updates from MCLS and the Library of Michigan about special library projects and initiatives. The afternoon “MeLCat Symposium” is an opportunity to discuss, ask questions, or provide feedback about MeLCat and RIDES. 10 AM Welcome 10:10 AM MCLS Update: Current projects and what’s on the horizon 10:40 AM Library of Michigan report and update 11 AM Break 11:10 AM Break out table talks: Our library community at a crossroads 12 PM Lunch 1 PM MeLCat Update: What's new and exciting? 1:15 PM MeLCat Lightning Round: Policies and processing 1:30 PM RIDES: News and discussion 2:00 PM Break 2:15 PM MeLCat and RIDES trivia contest (with prizes!) 2:30 PM MeLCat community conversation 3:45 PM Wrap-up 4 PM Adjourn Thanks! Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts@mcls.org