Resources

Member Directory

WPLC History

ALA Advocacy

MLA Advocacy

Data in Action
Provided here are resources and examples of data use that hopefully will make it easier for local libraries and library supporters to use study findings in a variety of advocacy contexts.

Michigan posting requirements for Employers

MIOSHA Publications    (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health)

LoM Homepage

LoM Manuals
Topics include collection curation, copy cataloging, financial management, and more!

LoM Library Law References

LoM Trustee Information

• Michigan Trustee Manual 2021

LM Dispatch Newsletter

LSTA Grants

Michlib-L Information

Michigan Library Directory

Michigan Library Directory Update Form

Michigan Library State Aid and Penal Fines

Michigan Library Statistics

Michigan Library Laws Handbook (2013)

Michigan Open Meetings Handbook

Michigan Population Projections to the Year 2020

Michigan Trustee Manual 2021

Public Library Financial Management Guide

QSAC (Quality Services Audit Checklist)

United for Libraries

United for Libraries requires a registration and login, and LoM pays for statewide membership.
Go to www.ala.org/united , click on “Statewide resources,” and then “Michigan” to create an account if you don’t have one.

Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML)

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)

OCLC - Locate an OCLC Library

YALSA - Young Adult Library Services Association

Summer Reading Program  (Collaborative Summer Library Program)

Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association (MCDA)

Michigan Library Association

Advocacy Hour: Advocacy Resources for Trustees

Advocacy Hour: Challenging Conversations

Advocacy Hour: Creating a Crisis Communication Plan

• Crisis Communication Guide

Bills - Search the Michigan Legislature

Michigan House of Representatives

Michigan Senate

United States House of Representatives

Congressional Districts

Census and Statistical Data

E-Rate / Universal Service Fund

Public Act 89 of 1977

Michigan Tax Forms for Libraries
Email: TreasForm2me@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-6823

Resources by Topic

Book Industry Standards and Communications (BISAC) System

BISAC Headings (Adult)

BISAC Headings (Children)

ShelfLogic

MCLD ShelfLogic Nonfiction Categories

Book Recommendations and Additional Resources

Michigan Center for the Book

Michigan Notable Book

National Book Awards

Digitization Resources

Digital Readiness Toolkit

Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)

Advancing Racial Equity in Public Libraries

Michigan Department of Civil Rights

DEI Toolkits & Guides

Right to Be

Bystander Intervention Training & Resources

Strategic Diversity Initiatives

Beyond Diversity 101 (PowerPoint)

Videos on bias, inclusion, & representation

The Library Network (TLN)  

"Equity vs. Equality in Public Libraries"

Genealogy for Beginners

Genealogy, Beyond the Basics

Genealogy for Kids: Building a Family Tree

Researching Your Family's History from Ships Passenger Lists

Sherman Township Library - Genealogy
Contains links to a wide variety of genealogical resources including Michigan, United States, and globally focused programs. Additional tools include tree building resources, genealogy blogs, and much more!

Michigan Dept of Ed Grants/Funding Opportunites

Free Course in "Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries"

Internet Library for Librarians, Grant Resources

LSTA Grants

Michigan Council for the Arts

Michigan Humanities Council

Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants

Here’s a constantly updated list on Blogspot

Helpful Links

Marketing Materials

Staff Training (Vimeo)

Tutorials (YouTube)

Intellectual Freedom & Materials Challenges Resources

Request Support (MI Right to Read)