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'The Librarians' Screening at the Dennos

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Milliken Auditorium for a community screening of The Librarians, a documentary that examines the evolving role of libraries and librarians in public life.

“When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the front lines of a national battle. Across the U.S., librarians face the impact of uniting against library collection standards that include restrictions on race-related and LGBTQIA+ content. Drawing on historical context, The Librarians explores the broader implications for education and public life.”

This event is presented as part of Indie Lens Pop-Up, a community series that brings people together for film screenings and conversations. The Dennos has partnered with NMC Library, Traverse Area District Library and other regional librarians for this event. NMC Library will be sponsoring a reception following the screening.

Program Schedule: Wednesday, Feb. 4

• 3:30 p.m. – Doors open (Milliken Auditorium)
• 4–5:20 p.m. – Film screening
• 5:30–6 p.m. – Community acknowledgment, reflection on how the film’s themes connect to our local libraries
• 6–7 p.m. – Reception and informal conversation in the Sculpture Court, a chance for continued conversation, community connection, and informal engagement with our local and regional library staff

IMLS Funding News

MeLCat and the Michigan eLibrary are primarily funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Funding for the IMLS is in danger of being cut from the federal budget.

If you would like to make your position on this issue known, here are links to look up your elected representatives and their contact information:

• Michigan House of Representatives
• Michigan Senate
• Michigan's Congressional Representation

In 2024, over one million books were loaned through MeLCat, providing patrons access to a wide range of materials not available at their local library. At NMC, this means:

• Students can fully explore any chosen topic by accessing rare, out-of-print and specialized resources from major university libraries
• Faculty can access advanced titles for developing curriculum
• Patrons can explore unique interests not represented in local collections
• Readers can continue reading a series we don’t have room to house on our shelves
• Staff can acquire multiple copies of professional development books for reading groups
• We can support students pursuing advanced degrees remotely with access to university collections
• We can easily and efficiently borrow and lend to neighboring libraries, like Traverse Area District Library

MeL also provides electronic database access to all Michigan residents, including:

• Academic database access for future NMC students at Michigan high schools (without this resource, many students would not gain experience with academic research databases before college)
• EBSCO ebooks, which offer expert, accessible coverage of a wide range of topics across academic subject areas
• The Learning Express Library, providing valuable resources for career readiness and test prep
• Resources for applied topics like small engine repair and automobile maintenance

What impact has MeLCat had on your life and learning? Share your MeLCat story here.

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