Forums

MLC appoints librarians annually to our three MLC Member Forums.

MLC Bibliographic Services & Library Technology Members Forum

Purposes: To provide MLC member libraries with a formal channel to tell MLC what services and products they want MLC to offer and what improvements MLC should make to current services. To provide MLC staff with a group of expert librarians to consult for feedback on trends and needs in cataloging, technical services, library technology, and related services.
Membership: Librarians with expertise in cataloging, technical services, library technology, or related services from MLC member libraries.
Members 2007:

  • Jenny Chao, Cranbrook Schools
  • Krista Clumpner, Northern Michigan University
  • Judy Dyki, Cranbrook Academy of Art
  • Yuri Konovalov, Ferris State University
  • Lin Light, Herrick District Library
  • Connie McGuire, University of Michigan
  • Debbie Morrow, Grand Valley State University
  • Martha Pitchford, Lakeland Library Cooperative
  • Lynn Sorenson, MSU School of Law
  • Martha Spicuzza, Hillsdale College
  • John Sterbenz, University of Michigan Kresge Business Administration Library
  • Beth Taylor, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  • Allen Thunell, Michigan State University
  • Kristen Valyi-hax, Suburban Library Cooperative
Terms: Members are appointed for two-year terms.
Meetings: Two meetings annually at MLC in the spring and fall. Members will also be asked for feedback via email throughout their two-year terms.
Staff liaisons: Aaron Smith, Manager, MLC Support Services.

MLC Executive Director's Forum

Purposes: To provide MLC member libraries with a formal channel to tell MLC what services and products they want MLC to offer and what improvements MLC should make to current services. To provide MLC's Executive Director with a group of library directors to consult for feedback on trends and needs of our member libraries.
Membership: Library directors from MLC member libraries.
Members 2007:

  • Ray Arnett, Fremont Public Library
  • Trisha Burns, Public Libraries of Saginaw
  • Tom Genson, Herrick District Library
  • Daniel Knoch, Hillsdale College
  • John Kondelik, Albion College
  • Mary Ann Sheble, Oakland Community College
  • Michael Simmons, Sparrow Health System
  • Nancy Skowronski, Detroit Public Library
  • Tim Richards, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Terms: Members are appointed for two-year terms.
Meetings: Two meetings annually at MLC in the spring and fall. Members will also be asked for feedback via email throughout their two-year terms.
Staff liaison: Randy Dykhuis, Executive Director.

MLC Reference, Resource Sharing & Collections Members Forum

Purposes: To provide MLC member libraries with a formal channel to tell MLC what services and products they want MLC to offer and what improvements MLC should make to current services. To provide MLC staff with a group of expert librarians to consult for feedback on trends and needs in reference, resource sharing, collection development, and related services.
Membership: Librarians with expertise in reference, resource sharing, collection development, or related services from MLC member libraries.
Members 2008:

  • Kathy De May, Calvin College & Theological Seminary
  • Barbara Cockrell, Western Michigan University
  • Jane Currie, Hope College
  • Denise Forro, Michigan State University
  • Bob Kelly, Eastern Michigan University
  • Phillip Kwik, Troy Public Library
  • Millie Merz, Oakland University
  • Sandy McCarthy, Washtenaw Community College
  • Patricia Orr, Dykema Gossett PLLC
  • Kathy Petlewski, Plymouth District Library
  • Fran Rosen, Ferris State University
  • Nan Schichtel, Grand Rapids Community College
  • Fu Yuan Schuttringer, University of Michigan-Dearborn
  • Tom Zantow, Saginaw Valley State University
  • Mike Van Houten, Albion College
Terms: Members are appointed for two-year terms. Current term expires December 2009.
Meetings: Two meetings annually at MLC in the spring and fall. Members will also be asked for feedback via email throughout their two-year terms.
Staff liaisons: Diana Mitchell, Database Subscriptions Manager, Evette Atkin, Systems Librarian and Xan Goodman, Member Services.

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