Resources

Member Directory

WPLC History

Glossary of Commonly Used Acronyms

Library Association Reimbursement 2023 - 2024

WPLC 2022 - 2023 Services

WPLC Plan of Service 2022 - 2023

WPLC Service and Resources Brochure

FOIA Policy

Challenged eMaterials Policy

Collection Development Policy for eMaterials

Original Cataloging Procedures for White Pine Members

Interlibrary Loan

OCLC Interlibrary Loan Policies and Guidelines (2023)

OCLC Interlibrary Loan Procedure Manual (2023)

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

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

National Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL)

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

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

Intellectual Freedom & Materials Challenges Resources

Internet Library for Librarians: Automation Systems

Library Technology Vendors

ALA Library Policy Development

COVID Resources

Four Tests for A Legally-Enforceable Library Policy

Roberts Rules of Order Guide

Trustee Primer on Library Policies

WPLC FOIA Policy (Freedom of Information Act)

ALA Accredited Programs

Michigan Certification and Continuing Education

Masters In Library Science Online

Continuing Education Resources

Webjunction - The learning place for libraries

Internet Library for Librarians

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

Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington Sample RFPs

Infotivity Software Selection   RFPs Templates

TechSoups RFP Library

No Reservation Recommendations
A moderated list of vendors, programs, and presenters with whom library directors and staff have had positive experiences.

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
https://www.johnkingbooksdetroit.com/

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

Book Search and Price Comparison
          https://www.addall.com/

Used Books and Out-of-Print Book Finder
https://www.addall.com/used/

Bindery Service Information

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