Resources

Census and Statistical Data

E-Rate / Universal Service Fund

Friends of Michigan Libraries

Internet Library for Librarians

Library of Michigan

LM Dispatch Newsletter

Michigan Library Association

Michigan Library Cooperative Directors Association

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

MichLib-L Information

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)

National Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

OCLC - Locate an OCLC Library

Public Act 89 of 1977

QSAC (Quality Services Audit Checklist)

Summer Reading Program  (Collaborative Summer Library Program)

Trustee Resources

Webjunction - The learning place for libraries

YALSA - Young Adult Library Services Association

Books / Awards

• Michigan Center for the Book
• Michigan Notable Book
• National Book Awards

Genealogy

• Genealogy for beginners
• Genealogy, beyond the basics

Government

• Bills - Search the Michigan Legislature
• Michigan House of Representatives
• Michigan Senate
• United States House of Representatives
• Congressional Districts

Record Retention

• Records Management Services
• State of Michigan record retention and disposal schedule
• Retention Terms defined *
  *extracted from State of Michigan Records Management Manual for Local Governments

Policies

• Trustee Primer on Library Policies
• ALA Library Policy Development
• Four Tests for A Legally-Enforceable Library Policy
• WPLC FOIA Policy (Freedom of Information Act)

Advocacy

• 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.
• Benefits of belonging to a Cooperative (2011)

Michigan posting requirements for Employers
MIOSHA Publications    (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health)

Michigan tax forms for Libraries

Email: TreasForm2me@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-636-6823

Professional Development

• ALA Accredited Programs
• Michigan Certification and Continuing Education
• Masters In Library Science Online
• Continuing Education Resources

Grants

• Michigan Dept of Ed Grants/Funding Opportunites
• Internet Library for Librarians, Grant Resources
• Michigan Council for the Arts
• Michigan Humanities Council
• Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants
• Here’s a constantly updated list on Blogspot,

RFP Samples

• Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington Sample RFPs
• Infotivity Software Selection   RFPs Templates
• TechSoups RFP Library

Library Automation

• Internet Library for Librarians: Automation Systems
• Library Technology Vendors

Bindery Service Information

Acme Binding   (The HF Group)
Bessemberg Bindery  (Dexter, MI)
Conservation & Preservation Referral List (maintained by M.S.U.)
Wallaceburg Bookbinding

Book Appraisers

Motte & Bailey Booksellers
212 N. 4th Ave.  Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734.669.0451
http://www.mottebooks.com/shop/motte/index.html

John K. King Used & Rare Books
901 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313) 961-0622
Fax: (313) 963-9138
Email: kingbooks@aol.com
http://www.rarebooklink.com/cgi-bin/kingbooks/index.html

Ray Walsh
Proprietor of
"The Curious Book Store on East Grand River in East Lansing
(517) 332-0112
and "The Archives "on West Grand River in Grand Ledge
(517) 332-8444