Published by the Library of Michigan August 2004 Issue Volume XXII NO 1 ISSN 1051-0818

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In ThisIssue

AGovernor Granholm Announces $622929 in Federal LSTA Grants to Michigan Librariesby Sarah Lapshan Communications Director Department of History Arts and Libraries

Governor Jennifer M Granholm recently announced the Library of Michigan has awarded more than $620000 toa variety of library projects through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) fiscal year 2004 grantprogram LSTA grants help libraries accomplish two key goals the utilization of technology for enhancedinformation sharing among libraries and between libraries and other community agencies and the creation andsupport of programs that make library resources more available to urban and rural locales low-income residents

and others with limited library access

ldquoA library is very often the heart of thecommunity a gateway for learning andimportant literacy skillsrdquo said GovernorGranholm ldquoThese critical federal dollars willhelp our libraries continue to give Michiganresidents access to the information andeducation they needrdquo

State Librarian Christie Pearson Brandau said this yearrsquos grant projects demonstrate a dedication to the best intechnology and customer service ldquoLibraries are here to serve patrons of all ages in all communities large andsmallrdquo she said ldquoThe projects funded in this round of LSTA grants will mean greater access to information acontinued commitment to literacy and preservation of historyrdquo

LSTA grants to Michigan libraries are awarded in two competitive categories collaboration and partnershipand MeLCat preparedness

MelCat Preparedness

The Library of Michigan is designing a statewide information-delivery service that seeks ultimately to link allMichigan residents to the information they need whenever and wherever they need it and in the format theydesire Components of this ldquoMeLCatrdquo system include electronic delivery of full-text and digitized resources aswell as physical delivery of items not available electronically Such statewide resource sharing really opens up anew world of access as patrons can search the combined catalog of libraries statewide request items and havethem delivered to their local libraries

MeLCat Preparedness grants were provided to Michigan libraries to assist them in their readiness efforts forparticipation in the new resource-sharing system This system will be based on standards-compliant integratedlibrary systems (ILS) MeLCat Preparedness grants will help libraries acquire or participate in shared integratedlibrary systems that function with recognized standards and protocols

Additionally LSTA funds are helping to improve the ldquofacerdquo of MeL making it much easier for users to searchacross all available MeL components For further information on the Michigan eLibrary the MeLCat project andits resource-sharing component visit httpmichiganelibraryorg

August Map

ping Vir tual Michigan

ccessccess

Continued to page 2

Wi-Fi Hotspotsin MI LibrariesPPgg 77

ldquoGov Politicsand LawrdquoanInterview withMeL SelectorDebbieGallagherPPgg 88

Phone-to-FingerFriendlyMichigangovPPgg 99

DLEGrsquosLicensing DivWeb-site ndash BigHelp for MIConsumersPPgg 1111

Sled Dogs VisitGrand RapidsPublic LibraryPgg 1133

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August Access 2004

Continued from page 1

Looking for answers to technical issuesVisit

httpwwwmichigangovtechforlibraries

MMiicchhiiggaann LLiibbrraarryySSppeecciiaall CCoolllleeccttiioonnssSSuurrvveeyy

Michiganrsquos libraries are rich in special

collections You know what is unique and

special in your library and I know what is

unique and special in mine Many of these

collections are hidden treasures however

since they are known only locally and no

statewide inventory of them exists

In preparation for long-range planning

and prioritizing for digitization of special

materials throughout the state during the

remainder of this decade and into the next

we must first identify what special

collections are out there To do this we need

your help

The ldquoMichigan Library Special

Collections Surveyrdquo will be posted online

soon and all libraries are urged to

participate The survey is straightforward

and should require only a few minutes to

complete from your computer workstation

So please when the survey is announced

and posted take the opportunity to ensure

that your libraryrsquos treasures are included in

the long-range planning for making

Michiganrsquos special collections accessible to

all Michigan residents through digitization

Nancyffrroomm

by

NNaannccyy RRoobbeerrttssoonnDeputy State Librarian

Collaboration And Partnership

Funds in this category are intended to assistMichigan libraries in pioneering innovative serviceswith collaborative partners and in sharing theknowledge gained through partnerships with otherlibraries Grants may be awarded to projects that seekto meet increased demand for information and libraryservices or those that identify opportunities forpartnership and resource sharing with library and non-library agencies

This year 17 projects statewide will receive$622929 in LSTA funding Coupled with a 20-percent match requirement in the ldquocollaboration andpartnershiprdquo funding area and extensive in-kind costsharing well over $700000 will be spent on theseprojects This cash-match requirement leverages LSTAdollars so that a greater number of local library projectsmay receive funding

Remaining LSTA dollars are used to support anumber of initiatives such as the Michigan eLibrary(MeL) (wwwmelorg) that collectively serve allMichigan residents Other examples of projects withstatewide impact include the Michigan Association ofMedia in Educationrsquos effort to raise public awareness ofa study linking higher MEAP reading scores with thepresence of a degreed school library media specialistand the Michigan Library Associationrsquos effort to createa strategic plan that addresses the changing needs of allMichigan libraries and their target populations whiletaking into account long-term financial viability

The LSTA program was enacted in September1996 as a continuation of the former Library Servicesand Construction Act The Institute of Museum andLibrary Services (IMLS) administers the LSTA programon the federal level A complete list of 2004 LSTAgrant recipients and project descriptions can be foundat wwwmichigangovlsta

The Library of Michigan is the state administrativeagency for LSTA annually processing more than $5million in grants to benefit Michigan libraries and thepopulations they serve

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August Access 2004

Governor Jennifer M Granholm and Dr William Anderson director of the Department of History Arts andLibraries recently announced nearly $800000 in grants for broadband upgrades in public libraries around the stateAdministered by the Library of Michigan using funds from the federal Reed Act and the Bill and Melinda GatesFoundation these grants will enable libraries to enhance the connectivity of their public computers to providequicker access to Internet resources

ldquoUpgrading broadband technology in our public libraries allows all Michigan citizens equal access to a quickInternet connection whether theyrsquore looking for a job or looking for help with their homeworkrdquo said GovernorGranholm ldquoEnsuring that all communities in our state are connected through broadband is a critical key toMichiganrsquos ability to compete in the 21st-century economyrdquo

Over 240 main and branch libraries across the state received ReedGates Broadband program grants includinglibraries in several communities with projects designated for Governor Granholmrsquos Cool Cities pilot program BayCity Flint Jackson Marquette Port Huron Portland Saginaw Saugatuck and Ypsilanti Priority was given tolibraries in areas of high unemployment

ldquoWersquove long believed that if cities are going to attract people and jobs they need top-notch libraries These grantswill help make Michiganrsquos libraries even better resources for their communitiesrdquo said State Librarian Christie PearsonBrandau ldquoWith the steps wersquove already taken thanks to this federal funding the program will really help librariesserve Michiganrsquos unemployedrdquo

This is the second round of funding for the ReedGates Broadband grant program The first round earlier thisyear funded 45 main libraries for about $140000 To see a comprehensive list of all grant recipients visitwwwmichigangovhal and click on ldquoGrantsrdquo then ldquoLibraries and Librariansrdquo

Federal Reed Act funds were appropriated to the Library of Michigan to help meet the needs of unemployedworkers The funds are being used to provide grants and other support to public libraries across the state in assistingpatrons seeking employment resources via the Internet

The Library of Michigan has used some of the Reed Act funding to purchase LearnATest an online databaseoffered statewide via the Michigan eLibrary (wwwmelorg) that includes test-preparation materials and interactivepractice tests to help improve scores on academic civil service military and professional licensing and certificationexams

In addition Michiganrsquos library cooperatives have been receiving Reed Act funding for the development anddelivery of training programs and resources to assist library staff in serving the unemployed Over 100 Reed Act-funded workshops have been planned by cooperatives around the state Additionally a related Web site atwwwmijobinfo offers current Michigan career and job information

The Library of Michigan also received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation targeted forbroadband upgrades for public libraries This grant together with the Reed Act funds and the federal E-rate programfor sustainability will provide a well-rounded solution for serving the unemployed via Michiganrsquos public libraries

Broadband Grantsttoo BBoooosstt IInntteerrnneett AAcccceessss aatt PPuubblliicc LLiibbrraarriieess AAccrroossss tthhee SSttaatteeby Casey Kremers Department of History Arts and Libraries

Michigan libraries may now apply on-line for theircertificate of completion for the ldquoessentialrdquo level of theQuality Services Advisory Committeersquos (QSAC) auditchecklist

Two years in the making QSAC represents the workof more than 100 library directors trustees and staffmembers who together created seven categories ofquality measures for Michiganrsquos library community Theseven categories include humanresourcesgovernanceadministrationservices collection developmenttechnology facilities andequipment and publicrelationsmarketing

The QSAC audit checklistwas formed for six key reasonsSuch measures

bull Help libraries gaincredibility in theircommunities

bull Provide a shared vision forlibrary service

bull Give library directors apowerful tool for educatingstaff and board members government officials andthe public

bull Display achievements with the current level offunding

bull Provide a base and explanation for increasedfunding and

bull Inspire libraries toward improved service statewide

ldquoAchieving QSACrsquos lsquoessentialrsquo certification is the firststep a library can take toward verifying the superiorservices it offersrdquo said State Librarian Christie PearsonBrandau ldquoCertification will give the library communitya unified voice and help us earn and sustain credibilitylocally and on at the statewide level I hope every publiclibrary will take this opportunity to demonstrate itscommitment to quality certificationrdquo

QSAC project coordinator Martha McKee saidldquoessentialrdquo services include the relatively low-cost basicsof library service that every library can and shouldachieve These guidelines are helpful to libraries just

starting out but also serve as a review for the moreestablished institutions The Alabama LibraryAssociation describes them this way ldquoPriority [essential]standards are those which should be achieved firstbecause of their fundamental importancerdquo

Within the ldquoessentialrdquo level there are two types ofmeasures core and elective Core measures areconsidered basic quality library service and must be

realized before that level of servicecan be achieved For examplesetting by-laws for a library boardis a core measure The second typeof measure elective includesmeasures that are consideredoptional ldquoFor examplerdquo saidMcKee ldquomany libraries displaylocal art but this is not considereda core servicerdquo

Libraries that have alreadycompleted work on the ldquoessentiallevelrdquo measures and wish to applyfor certification can visithttpwwwmichigangovQSACApplication forms and samplepress releases are available there

Libraries new to the QSAC process can visithttpwwwplfigorgqsac-committeehtm and readldquoIntroduction to Quality Servicesrdquo For any follow-upquestions or comments project coordinator MarthaMcKee is available at mmckeemichigangov or (517)241-2697 Whether familiar with or brand new to theprocess libraries are finding value in it

ldquoOur board spent a lot of time last year goingthrough the QSAC recommendations We spent oneboard meeting on each of the categories and wediscussed each of the items under all of the levels todetermine where we were and what we needed to do toimproverdquo said Bob Dickson director of the MasonCounty Library in Ludington ldquoThe whole exercise wasinteresting and prompted a lot of discussion on ourboardrdquo

Later this year the ldquoenhancedrdquo level of certificationwill be ready for online completion Addition of theldquoexcellentrdquo level criteria is scheduled for early 2005

4

August Access 2004

LLiibbrraarryy ooff MMiicchhiiggaannrsquorsquoss

lsquoQuality Servicesrsquo Certification ProcessAAvvaaiillaabbllee oonn tthhee WWeebbby Martha McKee Project Coordinator Library of Michigan Quality Services

ldquoAchieving QSACrsquos lsquoessentialrsquo certification is the first step a library can taketoward verifying thesuperior services itoffersrdquoChristie Pearson Brandau State Librarian

Michigan libraries may now apply on-line for theircertificate of completion for the ldquoessentialrdquo level of theQuality Services Advisory Committeersquos (QSAC) auditchecklist

Two years in the making QSAC represents the workof more than 100 library directors trustees and staffmembers who together created seven categories ofquality measures for Michiganrsquos library community Theseven categories include humanresourcesgovernanceadministrationservices collection developmenttechnology facilities andequipment and publicrelationsmarketing

The QSAC audit checklistwas formed for six key reasonsSuch measures

bull Help libraries gaincredibility in theircommunities

bull Provide a shared vision forlibrary service

bull Give library directors apowerful tool for educatingstaff and board members government officials andthe public

bull Display achievements with the current level offunding

bull Provide a base and explanation for increasedfunding and

bull Inspire libraries toward improved service statewide

ldquoAchieving QSACrsquos lsquoessentialrsquo certification is the firststep a library can take toward verifying the superiorservices it offersrdquo said State Librarian Christie PearsonBrandau ldquoCertification will give the library communitya unified voice and help us earn and sustain credibilitylocally and on at the statewide level I hope every publiclibrary will take this opportunity to demonstrate itscommitment to quality certificationrdquo

QSAC project coordinator Martha McKee saidldquoessentialrdquo services include the relatively low-cost basicsof library service that every library can and shouldachieve These guidelines are helpful to libraries just

starting out but also serve as a review for the moreestablished institutions The Alabama LibraryAssociation describes them this way ldquoPriority [essential]standards are those which should be achieved firstbecause of their fundamental importancerdquo

Within the ldquoessentialrdquo level there are two types ofmeasures core and elective Core measures areconsidered basic quality library service and must be

realized before that level of servicecan be achieved For examplesetting by-laws for a library boardis a core measure The second typeof measure elective includesmeasures that are consideredoptional ldquoFor examplerdquo saidMcKee ldquomany libraries displaylocal art but this is not considereda core servicerdquo

Libraries that have alreadycompleted work on the ldquoessentiallevelrdquo measures and wish to applyfor certification can visithttpwwwmichigangovQSACApplication forms and samplepress releases are available there

Libraries new to the QSAC process can visithttpwwwplfigorgqsac-committeehtm and readldquoIntroduction to Quality Servicesrdquo For any follow-upquestions or comments project coordinator MarthaMcKee is available at mmckeemichigangov or (517)241-2697 Whether familiar with or brand new to theprocess libraries are finding value in it

ldquoOur board spent a lot of time last year goingthrough the QSAC recommendations We spent oneboard meeting on each of the categories and wediscussed each of the items under all of the levels todetermine where we were and what we needed to do toimproverdquo said Bob Dickson director of the MasonCounty Library in Ludington ldquoThe whole exercise wasinteresting and prompted a lot of discussion on ourboardrdquo

Later this year the ldquoenhancedrdquo level of certificationwill be ready for online completion Addition of theldquoexcellentrdquo level criteria is scheduled for early 2005

4

August Access 2004

LLiibbrraarryy ooff MMiicchhiiggaannrsquorsquoss

lsquoQuality Servicesrsquo Certification ProcessAAvvaaiillaabbllee oonn tthhee WWeebbby Martha McKee Project Coordinator Library of Michigan Quality Services

ldquoAchieving QSACrsquos lsquoessentialrsquo certification is the first step a library can taketoward verifying thesuperior services itoffersrdquoChristie Pearson Brandau State Librarian

5

August Access 2004

Tipsffoorr

SSeeaarrcchhiinngg MMeeLL IInntteerrnneett by Becky Cawley MeL Administrator Library of Michigan

Now that the MeL Internet collection is a database usersshould find it easier to search You can help these usersget even better results if you are aware of some of the tipsmentioned below

By looking at the search terms people use on MeL wehave been able to identify some common searchproblems We have used this information to create abasic search help page The link to this help page(httpwebmelorghelpjsp) appears next to the search boxon MeL Internet

Key search tips

1 MeL Internet is a collection of Web sites not a librarycatalog Some users search here for specific books ormagazine articles All of the MeL Internet links are toWeb information sources (This will not be as much ofan issue once we introduce ldquobroadcast searchingrdquo inearly 2005 At that point users will be able to searchMeL Internet the MeL databases and the MeLstatewide catalog all at once or separately)

2 MeL Internet unlike Google is a small database Inaddition to this MeL selectors focus on including sitesthat provide comprehensive information on a topicBecause of these two factors broad topic searcheswork better than very specific ones For exampleinstead of searching for ldquoEnglish settersrdquo search forldquodogrdquo You will find a comprehensive site thatincludes information about many dog breeds

3 A small database also means that a search should notinclude too many words A multiple word search willonly return results that include all of the wordsentered and will probably be too specific to returnresults Instead of searching for ldquoskin cancer factsrdquosearch for ldquoskin cancerrdquo

4 A MeL Internet search does not automatically includethe singular and plural of a word To find both ldquodogrdquoand ldquodogsrdquo use the standard truncation symbol andsearch for ldquodogrdquo

5 MeL Internet does include a spell checker but thespell checker cannot catch everything

Keep these tips in mind and you will address almostall of the situations that result in ldquono hitsrdquo on MeLHappy searching

NNoommiinnaattiioonnss BBeeiinnggAAcccceepptteedd FFoorr SSttaatteeLLiibbrraarriiaannrsquorsquoss EExxcceelllleenncceeAAwwaarrddby Judith Moore Executive Director Library of MichiganFoundation

The Library of Michigan Foundation is now acceptingnominations for the State Librarianrsquos Excellence Awardto be awarded to a library of any type that exemplifiesexcellence in customer service

One library in Michigan receives this prestigiousaward each year The recipient of the 2004 ExcellenceAward will receive a check for $5000 to be used as thelibrary wishes to provide library service as well as adistinctive trophy for display in the libraryrsquos publicarea Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations ofExcellence will also be presented

The nomination criteria requires that librariesdemonstrate that they provide new innovative andsuperior services to their customers in a cost-effectivemanner with a can-do attitude by always deliveringpromises that they have a strong commitment to highstandards of service through staff dealings withcustomers and that they are team players throughcollaborations in the community

The deadline for nominations is Sept 12 Librarydirectors trustees or members of the public may makenominations The winner will be announced and theawards will be presented on Thursday Oct 28 at theState Librarianrsquos Luncheon during the 2004 MichiganLibrary Association annual conference in Traverse City

Previous recipients of the State LibrarianrsquosExcellence Award include

2003bull State Librarianrsquos Excellence Award Otsego County

Librarybull Citations of Excellence Clinton-Macomb Public

Library and the Munson Healthcare LibraryServices

2002bull State Librarianrsquos Excellence Award Genesee

District Librarybull Citations of Excellence Fremont District Library

and the Lydia M Olson Library of NorthernMichigan University

2001bull State Librarianrsquos Excellence Award Houghton

Lake Public Librarybull Citations of Excellence Chesterfield Township

Library and the Public Libraries of Saginaw

For additional information visitwwwmichigangovlmfoundation or contact the Libraryof Michigan Foundation at (517) 373-1297

6

August Access 2004

Despite the cold soggy spring-in-Northern-Michiganweather 59 Michigan library staff members made theirway to Petoskey in May for the weeklong 2004 BeginningWorkshop State Librarian Christie Pearson Brandauwelcomed the group to ldquoboot camprdquo and assured themthat they were in for a full week of learning networkingand fun

With experience ranging from two days to 15 yearsthe attendees settled into a routine of meals sessions andactivities on the North Central Michigan Collegecampus The sessions covered the foundation of librarywork mdash cataloging reference childrenrsquos services youngadult services collection development genealogy librarylaw technology administration book repair and weedingmdash and were presented by generous talented library stafffrom across the state many of whom are veteranpresenters at this annual event

Beginning Workshop provides the opportunity for library staff to earn their initial Certificate of LibraryExperience (Level VII) by completing 32 contact hours of training during the course of the workshop Uponcompletion of the workshop attendees are issued the certificate which remains valid for three years and isrenewable In additionanyone new to Michiganlibraries and library service isencouraged to attend theworkshop even if they areeligible for anothercertification level

Tim Smith author of theldquoBuck Wilderrdquo adventureseries joined the group onThursday evening to talkabout his experience as anauthor and to share his plansfor Buck Tim was ananimated inspirationalspeaker who left attendeeseach with a Buck Wilderbook and a charge to give thebook away when theyencountered a child ldquowhoneeded itrdquo After sharingstories of his childhood and experience in school Tim assured the group that they would have no troublerecognizing the child who needed the book

In total contrast to that first rainy and cold day the last day of Beginning Workshop was beautiful mdash warm andsunny At the conclusion of the workshop Library of Michigan Continuing Education Coordinator Deb Bacon-Ziegler distributed the CEU certificates and posed for photos with the proud ldquograduatesrdquo who were eager to putknowledge into action when they returned to work

Beginning Workshop is held annually in late Mayearly June

Tim Smith author of the ldquoBuck Wilderrdquo adventure series joinedthe group on Thursday evening

Attendees listen attentively at 2004 Beginning Workshop

BBeeggiinnnniinngg WWoorrkksshhoopp

by Deb Bacon-Ziegler Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan2004

7

August Access 2004

CCoonnttiinnuuiinngg EEdduuccaattiioonnOOppppoorrttuunniittiieessby Deb Bacon-Ziegler Continuing Education CoordinatorLibrary of Michigan

Have you checked out the Statewide Workshop andEvents Calendar yet What are you waiting for This isyour one-stop source for many workshops trainingopportunities and other events of interest to librarystaff To get there visit httpwwwmichigangovhal andclick on For the Professional Next click on LibrariesLibrarians and Media Specialists and then the StatewideWorkshops and Events Calendar link

Herersquos a sample of what yoursquoll find in September

bull Cataloging Videos DVDs and Sound Recordings

bull EndNote Basics

bull Increasing Board Value and Effectiveness UsingPolicy Governance

bull University of Michigan School of InformationGuest Speaker Nancy Pearl (still on the loose inMichigan)

Therersquos morehellipcheck out the calendar

And for those times that you would like to take aclass in your bathrobe and bunny slippers check outWebJunction Located at httpwebjunctionorg thisonline community is supported by a grant from the Bill

and Melinda Gates Foundationand is committed to ldquosharingknowledge and experience toprovide the broadest public accessto information technologyrdquoWebJunctionrsquos Learning Centercombines online coursesdownloadable lessons training tipsand other tools for library staff Inaddition certificates of completion

are available for WebJunction courses Those of youwho are renewing your Level VII certification maysubmit these certificates for CEU credit

For additional information please contact Deb Bacon-Ziegler Continuing Education Coordinator at 517-373-3746 or bacon-zieglerdmichigangov

CCooooll TTeecchhnnoollooggyy aattMMiicchhiiggaann LLiibbrraarriieessby Andrew Wilson SBPH Services and Data Analyst

Over 1000 Michigan residents with low vision orblindness attended a variety of events this springfocusing on adaptive and assistive technology

Visions 2004 held on May 5 at the MorrisLawrence Building on the campus of WashtenawCommunity College attracted over 1100 people Over25 vendors were available to show individuals the latesthigh-tech and low-tech items in hands-ondemonstrations for attendees at vendor booths as wellas in special breakout sessions

Libraries Without Walls was held on May 11 at theLibrary of Michigan attracting more than 100 teachersand librarians from across the state The one-dayconference aimed to encourage libraries and schools tomake adaptive technology available to their patronsThe keynote address was given by Barbara T Matesauthor of ldquoAdaptive Technology For The InternetMaking Electronic Resources Accessible To Allrdquo

The Grand Blanc-McFarlen branch of the GeneseeDistrict Library held a vendor fair on May 20 Over 50individuals turned out to investigate adaptivetechnology

For more information on upcoming adaptivetechnology vendor fairs in Michigan contact Library ofMichigan Adaptive Technology Coordinator ScottNorris at (517) 373-5516 or snorrismichigangov

WWii--FFii HHoottssppoottss iinn MMiicchhiiggaann LLiibbrraarriieessby Tim Watters Special Materials CatalogerLibrary of Michigan

Herersquos a list of Michigan libraries that submittedinformation to this newsletter about Wi-Fi (wirelessfidelity) capability at their facilities Another Michiganhotspot list can be found at httpwwwjiwirecom Justenter a zip code or click on ldquofree hotspotsrdquo thenldquoUnited Statesrdquo then ldquoMichiganrdquo and select a city Thesite also has general information about Wi-Fi

Some Michigan libraries with wireless capabilities

bull Albion Public Library

bull Alcona County Library Harrisville

bull Bacon Library Wyandotte ndash Wi-Fi throughout thelibrary

bull Baldwin Public Library Birmingham ndash haswireless Internet computers for staff and publicpatrons may also bring their own laptops withwireless capability

bull Branch District Library System Coldwater ndash Oneof the branches is successfully using wirelesstechnology

bull Clinton-Macomb Public Library

bull Crawford County Library

bull Deckerville Public Library ndash wireless connectionwithin the library

bull Grand Rapids Public Library ndash wirelessthroughout main facility

WWhhaattaarree yyoouu

wwaaiittiinnggffoorr

7

August Access 2004

CCoonnttiinnuuiinngg EEdduuccaattiioonnOOppppoorrttuunniittiieessby Deb Bacon-Ziegler Continuing Education CoordinatorLibrary of Michigan

Have you checked out the Statewide Workshop andEvents Calendar yet What are you waiting for This isyour one-stop source for many workshops trainingopportunities and other events of interest to librarystaff To get there visit httpwwwmichigangovhal andclick on For the Professional Next click on LibrariesLibrarians and Media Specialists and then the StatewideWorkshops and Events Calendar link

Herersquos a sample of what yoursquoll find in September

bull Cataloging Videos DVDs and Sound Recordings

bull EndNote Basics

bull Increasing Board Value and Effectiveness UsingPolicy Governance

bull University of Michigan School of InformationGuest Speaker Nancy Pearl (still on the loose inMichigan)

Therersquos morehellipcheck out the calendar

And for those times that you would like to take aclass in your bathrobe and bunny slippers check outWebJunction Located at httpwebjunctionorg thisonline community is supported by a grant from the Bill

and Melinda Gates Foundationand is committed to ldquosharingknowledge and experience toprovide the broadest public accessto information technologyrdquoWebJunctionrsquos Learning Centercombines online coursesdownloadable lessons training tipsand other tools for library staff Inaddition certificates of completion

are available for WebJunction courses Those of youwho are renewing your Level VII certification maysubmit these certificates for CEU credit

For additional information please contact Deb Bacon-Ziegler Continuing Education Coordinator at 517-373-3746 or bacon-zieglerdmichigangov

CCooooll TTeecchhnnoollooggyy aattMMiicchhiiggaann LLiibbrraarriieessby Andrew Wilson SBPH Services and Data Analyst

Over 1000 Michigan residents with low vision orblindness attended a variety of events this springfocusing on adaptive and assistive technology

Visions 2004 held on May 5 at the MorrisLawrence Building on the campus of WashtenawCommunity College attracted over 1100 people Over25 vendors were available to show individuals the latesthigh-tech and low-tech items in hands-ondemonstrations for attendees at vendor booths as wellas in special breakout sessions

Libraries Without Walls was held on May 11 at theLibrary of Michigan attracting more than 100 teachersand librarians from across the state The one-dayconference aimed to encourage libraries and schools tomake adaptive technology available to their patronsThe keynote address was given by Barbara T Matesauthor of ldquoAdaptive Technology For The InternetMaking Electronic Resources Accessible To Allrdquo

The Grand Blanc-McFarlen branch of the GeneseeDistrict Library held a vendor fair on May 20 Over 50individuals turned out to investigate adaptivetechnology

For more information on upcoming adaptivetechnology vendor fairs in Michigan contact Library ofMichigan Adaptive Technology Coordinator ScottNorris at (517) 373-5516 or snorrismichigangov

WWii--FFii HHoottssppoottss iinn MMiicchhiiggaann LLiibbrraarriieessby Tim Watters Special Materials CatalogerLibrary of Michigan

Herersquos a list of Michigan libraries that submittedinformation to this newsletter about Wi-Fi (wirelessfidelity) capability at their facilities Another Michiganhotspot list can be found at httpwwwjiwirecom Justenter a zip code or click on ldquofree hotspotsrdquo thenldquoUnited Statesrdquo then ldquoMichiganrdquo and select a city Thesite also has general information about Wi-Fi

Some Michigan libraries with wireless capabilities

bull Albion Public Library

bull Alcona County Library Harrisville

bull Bacon Library Wyandotte ndash Wi-Fi throughout thelibrary

bull Baldwin Public Library Birmingham ndash haswireless Internet computers for staff and publicpatrons may also bring their own laptops withwireless capability

bull Branch District Library System Coldwater ndash Oneof the branches is successfully using wirelesstechnology

bull Clinton-Macomb Public Library

bull Crawford County Library

bull Deckerville Public Library ndash wireless connectionwithin the library

bull Grand Rapids Public Library ndash wirelessthroughout main facility

WWhhaattaarree yyoouu

wwaaiittiinnggffoorr

8

August Access 2004

bull Grayling Public Library

bull Herrick District Library Holland ndash cafeacute in thelower level

bull Hesperia Public Library

bull Keith Elementary School West Bloomfield ndashportable laptop carts in fifth grade

bull Kent District Library ndash wireless for all includingnormal laptop usage

bull Kresge Library Oakland University ndash Four floors100000 square feet and it works well

bull Lahser High School ndash wireless laptops

bull Lamphere High School Madison Heights ndash 40wireless computers

bull Northern High School Media Center WalledLake ndash Wi-Fi installed with new building

bull Peter White Public Library Marquette

bull Presque Isle District Library

bull Rogers City Library

bull Southfield Public Library

bull Willard Public Library Battle Creek ndash a mix ofwireless and wired connections

The MeL Internet ldquoGovernment Politics and Lawrdquosection is really used a lot and Access readers may wantto know more about how this part of MeL works Thefollowing is an interview with Debbie Gallagher MeLselector for this topic area

Becky Cawley How long have you been a MeLselector

Debbie Gallagher Actually I go back to the oldgopher version of MeL ndash MLink I began selectinggovernment information for MLinkMeL in 1994

Cawley What are your goals for this section

Gallagher We want to take the guesswork out offinding government information Authority is first andforemost when yoursquore dealing with governmentinformation I canrsquot stress that enough ndash thedocuments and data we select for MeL are fromauthoritative and credible sources Citizens makeimportant decisions based on ldquogovernmentinformationrdquo and we want to make sure they aregetting the most accurate the most current and themost useful information available

Cawley Has the need for this section of MeL changedover time Do you think peoplersquos needs andorinterests in government information have changed

Gallagher MeL is much more a direct-to-userresource now In the beginning our goal was to provide

a blueprint to librarians on how government isorganized and where to go for different types ofinformation Now citizens are accessing MeL directlyand our goals have expanded

We focus on getting citizens (and librarians) toservices and information in as few clicks as possibleAlthough we hope MeLrsquos format still provides anunderstanding of how government is arranged citizenswant what theyrsquove always wanted ndash an answer ndash andwersquore trying to get them to that as quickly andaccurately as possible

Cawley What do you look for in a good governmentinformation site

Gallagher Well as I stated above my first criterion isauthority Is this really the Social SecurityAdministrationrsquos official Web site Is the document Irsquomlooking at an exact copy of the original Thatrsquosimportant because not all sources for governmentinformation on MeL are from government agenciesWe often have to go to secondary Web sites forinformation the government did not or would notmake available online

My next criterion ndash unfortunately the unattainablein many cases ndash is contact information As mostlibrarians can attest the information most requestedand hardest to find for citizens is who can I talk toSo we want to find the government sites that provide

Inside MeLldquoldquoGGoovveerrnnmmeenntt PPoolliittiiccss aanndd LLaawwrdquordquo wwiitthh SSeelleeccttoorr DDeebbbbiiee GGaallllaagghheerrby Becky Cawley MeL Administrator Library of Michigan

9

August Access 2004

citizens with the most information and the mostinformation on who to talk to and how to reach themGovernment sites have a long way to go in providing thismost basic information to citizens

Cawley How do you maintain awareness of new orchanged government information

Gallagher The way reference librarians always haveread listen call and cajole Listservs blogs and emailalert programs are certainly valuable but maintaininggood relationships with contacts at state and federalagencies is my most productive tool in the currentawareness battle Contacts at non-profits advocacyorganizations think tanks and news organizations areequally useful because they provide the leads toinformation the government doesnrsquot necessarily want topromote or provide

Cawley Who do you consider your main audience(s)

Gallagher Every time I think Irsquove got a handle on thatone I get an e-mail question I never anticipated and I goback into my section and start re-evaluating what moreinformation should be in there

I consider Michigan citizens ndash and librarians as theirldquoinformation advocatesrdquondash my first audience Mostcitizens donrsquot realize that many of the federal governmentservices they depend on are actually administered by stateand local government agencies So Irsquom focusing on theservices and information available to citizens in Michiganwhile recognizing that jurisdictional levels and geographicboundaries are blurred by online access and thedefinition of the MeL audience is limitless

Cawley Is there anything else yoursquod like people to knowabout your section of MeL Internet

Gallagher I know that government information is oftenconfusing and overwhelming And despite our bestefforts at MeL to organize resources logically we all comeat information in different ways Irsquod like to recommendthe vastly improved MeL search engine when yoursquorelooking for government information Itrsquos like Googlewith a better brain

Secondly we make every effort to get newsworthydata and reports up as quickly as possible on MeL Whenyou read about something in the New York Times orDetroit News therersquos a pretty good chance wersquove got theoriginal report or the primary document already up onMeL in the New and Noteworthy section

Debbie Gallagher will be presenting a program at the2004 MLA fall conference on ldquoFinding Information onMichigangovrdquo The program is scheduled for Thursday Oct 28 at 1030 am

Speaking the Unspeakable PPhhoonnee--ttoo--FFiinnggeerr--FFrriieennddllyyMMiicchhiiggaannggoovvby Tim Watters Special Materials Cataloger Library of Michigan

If a telephone patron calls your library and asks for theWeb site of Michiganrsquos Bureau of Construction Codesand Fire Safety how would you provide the answer Onesolution would be httpwwwmichigangovcis016077-154-10575mdash-00html Unless the patron is at acomputer with Internet access to test it immediatelytherersquos room for error in writing this down Anotheroption is to walk the person through all the clickingsteps To make it easier this particular Web site has aredirect from wwwmichigangovbccfs This address mucheasier to say and type goes to the same location

There are dozens of these user-friendly Web addressesand many can be found by going to wwwmichigangovclicking on ldquostate web sitesrdquo and looking at the list ofldquomore state web sitesrdquo Individual departments such asthe Michigan Department of Community Health alsohave a list of their shortcuts Just go towwwmichigangovmdch and click on ldquoshortcuts toMDCH Web topicsrdquo

9

August Access 2004

citizens with the most information and the mostinformation on who to talk to and how to reach themGovernment sites have a long way to go in providing thismost basic information to citizens

Cawley How do you maintain awareness of new orchanged government information

Gallagher The way reference librarians always haveread listen call and cajole Listservs blogs and emailalert programs are certainly valuable but maintaininggood relationships with contacts at state and federalagencies is my most productive tool in the currentawareness battle Contacts at non-profits advocacyorganizations think tanks and news organizations areequally useful because they provide the leads toinformation the government doesnrsquot necessarily want topromote or provide

Cawley Who do you consider your main audience(s)

Gallagher Every time I think Irsquove got a handle on thatone I get an e-mail question I never anticipated and I goback into my section and start re-evaluating what moreinformation should be in there

I consider Michigan citizens ndash and librarians as theirldquoinformation advocatesrdquondash my first audience Mostcitizens donrsquot realize that many of the federal governmentservices they depend on are actually administered by stateand local government agencies So Irsquom focusing on theservices and information available to citizens in Michiganwhile recognizing that jurisdictional levels and geographicboundaries are blurred by online access and thedefinition of the MeL audience is limitless

Cawley Is there anything else yoursquod like people to knowabout your section of MeL Internet

Gallagher I know that government information is oftenconfusing and overwhelming And despite our bestefforts at MeL to organize resources logically we all comeat information in different ways Irsquod like to recommendthe vastly improved MeL search engine when yoursquorelooking for government information Itrsquos like Googlewith a better brain

Secondly we make every effort to get newsworthydata and reports up as quickly as possible on MeL Whenyou read about something in the New York Times orDetroit News therersquos a pretty good chance wersquove got theoriginal report or the primary document already up onMeL in the New and Noteworthy section

Debbie Gallagher will be presenting a program at the2004 MLA fall conference on ldquoFinding Information onMichigangovrdquo The program is scheduled for Thursday Oct 28 at 1030 am

Speaking the Unspeakable PPhhoonnee--ttoo--FFiinnggeerr--FFrriieennddllyyMMiicchhiiggaannggoovvby Tim Watters Special Materials Cataloger Library of Michigan

If a telephone patron calls your library and asks for theWeb site of Michiganrsquos Bureau of Construction Codesand Fire Safety how would you provide the answer Onesolution would be httpwwwmichigangovcis016077-154-10575mdash-00html Unless the patron is at acomputer with Internet access to test it immediatelytherersquos room for error in writing this down Anotheroption is to walk the person through all the clickingsteps To make it easier this particular Web site has aredirect from wwwmichigangovbccfs This address mucheasier to say and type goes to the same location

There are dozens of these user-friendly Web addressesand many can be found by going to wwwmichigangovclicking on ldquostate web sitesrdquo and looking at the list ofldquomore state web sitesrdquo Individual departments such asthe Michigan Department of Community Health alsohave a list of their shortcuts Just go towwwmichigangovmdch and click on ldquoshortcuts toMDCH Web topicsrdquo

10

August Access 2004

According to Mike Shanahan director of the e-Michigan Web Development Division of theDepartment of Information Technology ldquoThe redirectwill remain the same as long as the site is onMichigangov Sometimes we will add another redirectbecause the customer thinks of another variation thatmay be typed in but other than that they are veryconstantrdquo This is good news for those of us who finallyfind an elusive resource only to have its address changeat a later time

Even if the link you want to connect the patron withdoes not have a redirect assigned to it you may want tofamiliarize yourself with these shortcuts to help getsomewhere faster For example if a library patron askedfor a link to a list of county fairs in Michigan it is mucheasier to have them go to wwwmichigangovcarnivalsand click on the appropriate link for county fairs ratherthan writing down httpmichigangovmda016077-125-1571_2543mdash-00html

This month wersquoll focus on some shortcuts for ourown department the Michigan Department of HistoryArts and Libraries (HAL)

bull Census and statistical data for Michiganwwwmichigangovcensus

bull Civilian Conservation Corps MuseumwwwmichigangovCCCmuseum

bull Father Marquette National Memorialwwwmichigangovmarquettememorial

bull Fayette Historic Townsite wwwmichigangovfayette

bull Fort Wilkins wwwmichigangovfortwilkins

bull Friends of Michigan Historywwwmichigangovfriendsofmichiganhistory

bull Hartwick Pines Logging Museumwwwmichigangovloggingmuseum

bull History e-Store wwwmichigangovhalestore

bull Library of Michiganwwwmichigangovlibraryofmichigan

bull Library of Michigan (Ask a Librarian page)wwwmichigangovaskalibrarian

bull Library of Michigan announcementswwwmichigangovlma

bull Library of Michigan Foundationwwwmichigangovlmfoundation

bull LSTA [Library Services and Technology Act]wwwmichigangovlsta

bull Mann House wwwmichigangovmannhouse

bull MCACA [Michigan Council for Arts and CulturalAffairs] wwwmichigangovarts

bull Maritime Heritage Destinationswwwmichigangovmaritimeheritage

bull Michigan 1870 Census Indexwwwmichigangov1870census

bull Michigan Center for the Bookwwwmichigangovmcfb

bull Michigan Cemetery Sources [database]wwwmichigangovcemeteries

bull Michigan Film Office wwwmichigangovfilmoffice

bull Michigan Historical Center Foundationwwwmichigangovmhcfoundation

bull Michigan Historical Museumwwwmichigangovmuseum

bull Michigan Historical Museumrsquos Big History Lesson[for teachers] wwwmichigangovbighistory

bull Michigan Historical Centerwwwmichigangovmichiganhistory

bull Michigan Iron Industry Museumwwwmichigangovironindustrymuseum

bull Michigan Reads [One State One Preschool Bookprogram] wwwmichigangovmichiganreads

bull Michigan Week wwwmichigangovmichiganweek

bull Office of the State Archaeologistwwwmichigangovarchaeology

bull Records Management Serviceswwwmichigangovrecordsmanagement

bull Regional Federal Depository Library Programwwwmichigangovfdlp

bull Sanilac Petroglyphswwwmichigangovsanilacpetroglyphs

bull SBPH [Service for the Blind amp PhysicallyHandicapped] wwwmichigangovsbph

bull State Archives wwwmichigangovstatearchives

bull State Historic Preservation Officewwwmichigangovshpo

bull Tawas Point Lighthousewwwmichigangovtawaslighthouse

bull Tech for Libraries wwwmichigangovtechforlibraries

bull Walker Tavern wwwmichigangovwalkertavern

Stay tuned to future issues of Access for more user-friendly URLs from other departments of stategovernment

11

August Access 2004

On Dec 8 2003 Executive Order 2003-14 renamed the former MichiganDepartment of Consumer and Industry Services and transferred almost allof its functions as well as the functions of the former Department ofCareer Development to the new Department of Labor and EconomicGrowth (DLEG on the Web at httpwwwmichigangovdleg)

Three bureaus were also moved to other departments - the Bureau ofFamily Services was renamed the Office of Child and Adult Licensing andtransferred to the Family Independence Agency and the bureaus of HealthServices and Health Systems moved to the Department of CommunityHealth

Because DLEG has so many agencies this article will focus on just onedivision that may be of particular interest to library patrons the LicensingDivision (httpwwwmichigangovcommerciallicensing) This site is aMUST for anyone about to embark on a home building or renovationproject By going to this site and clicking on ldquoVerify a LicenseRegistration or Permitrdquo in the right frame the patron is taken to asearchable database that provides extremely valuable information in asearch for a reputable contractor or builder By entering the name of aperson or company the patron can obtain the license number the type oflicense location of the company date the license was originally issuedwhen it expires if the license is still active and details on any open formalcomplaints andor disciplinary actions

Going back to this site and clicking on ldquoBuilders Residentialrdquo in theleft frame takes the patron to a list of Michigan-specific publications underthe heading ldquoInformation to Consumersrdquo There are seven links to helpfularticles that go through the whole process from getting estimates toresolving problems

At the Library of Michigan several videos from DLEG are alsoavailable ldquoMichigan Department of Labor amp Economic GrowthPremiererdquo is an 18-minute video describing the transition from the formerDepartment of Consumer and Industry Services Another video held bythe library is the ldquoContractors and Buildersrdquo episode of the DLEGmonthly television program ldquoConsumerrsquos Cornerrdquo (episode 2004-2) This30-minute video provides details on the functions of the LicensingDivision and valuable Michigan-specific advice on choosing a contractoror builder

Additionally patrons may want to take a look athttpwwwmichigangovcorporations In the right frame is a link calledldquoBusiness Entity Searchrdquo a company name database that providesinformation on the status of a corporation (active or not) and what type ofcompany it is (such as limited liability or stock corporation) Often streetaddresses may be provided here when they are not in the licensingdatabase The original incorporation date is also included which may helpdetermine the stability of the company

DLEG is off to a great start in providing Michigan citizens withvaluable resources for home repair or construction

DLEGrsquos Licensing Division Web SiteAA BBiigg HHeellpp ffoorr MMiicchhiiggaann CCoonnssuummeerrss

by Tim Watters Special Materials Cataloger Library of Michigan

This site isa MUST for anyoneabout toembark ona homebuildingorrenovationproject

This site isa MUST for anyoneabout toembark ona homebuildingorrenovationproject

12

August Access 2004

Federal and Great Lakes States Depository Libraries

bull GPO Access Locate a Federal Depository Libraryhttpwwwgpoaccessgovlibrarieshtml

bull List of Michigan Documents Depository Librarieshttpwwwmichigangovhal016077-160-17449_18637_18651-91585mdash00html

bull Wisconsin Document Depository Program State Depository Librarieshttpwwwdpistatewiusdpidlclrllliblisthtml

bull New York State Document Depository Programhttpwwwnyslnysedgovnysdephtm

bull Directory of Federal and State Depository Libraries in Indiana for 2002httpwwwlibpurdueedugovdocsdir-depo-libhtml

bull List of Minnesota State Document Depository Librarieshttpwwwlegstatemnuslrlmndocsdeplibsasp

bull Ohio Depository Libraries for State Publications Listed by Cityhttpwinslostateohusgovinfogovt_d-hhtml

bull Illinois State Library Illinois Documents Depositorieshttpwwwcyberdriveillinoiscomdepartmentslibrarywhat_we_dodepository_programsillinois_depositoriesil_doc_dephtml

bull Pennsylvania Dept of Education Bureau of the State Library Pennsylvania Publicationshttpwwwstatelibrarystatepauslibrariescwpviewaspa=15ampQ=40155amplibrariesPNavCtr=|1260

WWeebb--ssiittiinnggssby Kyle Kay Ripley Reference Assistant Library of Michigan

13

August Access 2004

WWaayynnee SSttaattee LLiibbrraarriiaannRReeccooggnniizzeeddAdriene Lim systems librarian and digital library servicesteam leader at Wayne State Universityrsquos Purdy Librarywas recently named the winner of the Michigan LibraryAssociationrsquos Loleta D Fyan Award The award is givento a librarian who has transformed a routine task oruntried idea into an imaginative creative service

Lim who will be honored at an awards luncheonduring the MLA annual conference this fall stood outfrom the crowd of nominees because of her ability tobring groups together to solve difficult problems

ldquoThe awards committee was particularly impressedwith Adrienersquos work on WSUrsquos many digital libraryinitiatives[httpwwwlibwayneeduresourcesdigital_libraryindexphp] including the Virtual Motor City the HermanMiller Consortium collections and the digital dressprojects which have enhanced public and scholarlyaccess to these important resourcesrdquo said committeechair Christine Lind Hage

SSlleedd DDooggss VViissiitt GGrraanndd RRaappiiddssPPuubblliicc LLiibbrraarryy

They werenrsquot wearing their winter coats but a group of sleddogs from Anderson Kennels in Coopersville visited the GrandRapids Public Library in June Kids had the chance to learn allabout mushing sled dogs and the Iditarod during the dogsrsquostops at eight of the libraryrsquos branches as part of its summerreading program Their first appearance at the main librarydrew 261 kids and their parents The dogs are immenselypopular with the children and have been part of GRPLrsquossummer reading program line-up for several years

Children at the

Grand Rapids Public Library

enthusiastically greet sled dogs

as part ofthe libraryrsquos

summer readingprogram

14

August Access 2004

CCaaddiillllaacc--WWeexxffoorrdd CCoouunnttyyPPuubblliicc LLiibbrraarryy AAwwaarrddeeddGGrraannttss ffrroomm MMiicchhiiggaannAArrbboorr DDaayy AAlllliiaannccee aannddNNaattiioonnaall EEnnddoowwmmeenntt ffoorrtthhee HHuummaanniittiieessAs was reported in the April issue of the Friends of theCadillac Wexford Library Newsletter the Cadillac-Wexford County Public Library was recently awardedtwo grants providing book collections highlighting therole of trees in the community and the theme ofcourage in America

The Michigan Arbor Day Alliance has provided thelibrary with an extensive collection of books pertainingto trees and forestry The library was interested inobtaining this collection to promote the benefit oftrees and their role in community health beauty andwell-being Cadillac has been designated by theNational Arbor Day Foundation as a ldquoTree Cityrdquo andis a community with a long-standing tradition ofcelebrating the value of trees to environmental qualityand quality of life The Cadillac Libraryrsquos Arbor Daygrant collection offers resources to support communityand individual tree planting and care

The National Endowment for the Humanities(NEH) selected the Cadillac Library to receive a ldquoWethe Peoplerdquo bookshelf The library was presented witha collection of classic books reflecting the theme ofcourage and aimed at engaging young readers as well astheir parents and teachers The bookshelf is part of theNEH initiative to increase the study andunderstanding of American culture

LLiibbrraarryy FFoouunnddaattiioonnCCoommpplleetteess SSuucccceessssffuull$$115500000000 EEnnddoowwmmeennttDDrriivvee GGeettss $$110000000000 iinnMMaattcchhiinngg GGrraannttssThe Saginaw Public Libraries Foundation hassuccessfully completed a $150000 endowmentdrive under unique circumstances that netted$100000 in matching grants including $50000from the Kresge Foundation

The Saginaw Community Foundation ndash one ofonly six community foundations nationwide chosenfor the Kresge Foundationrsquos ldquoPartnership to CreateCommunity Capitalrdquo program ndash selected theSaginaw Public Libraries Foundation as one of 24nonprofit organizations to participate in this specialinitiative Under the programrsquos rules if the SaginawPublic Libraries Foundation raised $150000 in athree-year campaign by Jan 1 2005 the KresgeFoundation would give a 33-percent match or$50000 In 2004 the Saginaw CommunityFoundation issued a new challenge if anyorganization completed its Kresge Challengeendowment campaign by June 30 2004 theCommunity Foundation would match it with a$50000 grant payable over five years

The Saginaw Public Libraries Foundation wasable to meet both challenges thanks to thegenerosity of hundreds of library donors TheFriends of the Library supported the campaign andwere key partners in organizing a successful ldquoHatsOff to Librariesrdquo fundraiser which brought in over$15000

If you have a news item youwould like to contribute pleasecontact Casey Kremers at 517-373-5578 or email ckremersmichigangov

Would you like to receiveAccess Return this form to Jennifer Houseman

Department of History Arts and Libraries

PO Box 30007 Lansing MI 48909

Name

Position

Company

Business Address

City State Zip

Library of MichiganState LibrarianChristie Pearson Brandau

Deputy State LibrarianNancy Robertson

Graphic DesignLayoutMarnie M Elden

Contributing WritersDebra Bacon-Ziegler Christie Pearson BrandauBecky Cawley Casey Kremers Sarah LapshanMartha McKee Judith Moore Kyle Kay RipleyNancy Robertson Tim Watters Andrew Wilson

Library of Michigan Board of TrusteesElaine Didier Chair Clifford Haka Vice-ChairWilliam Anderson Director of HAL Barbara BartlettChristie Pearson Brandau State Librarian SenatorIrma Clark-Coleman Chief Justice Maura CorriganThomas Genson Senator Tom George RepresentativeKathleen Law Gayle Spearman-Leach Elaine LoganRepresentative Mike Nofs Frances Pletz

Library of Michigan Foundation Executive DirectorJudith Moore

Foundation Board of DirectorsAlbert F Zehnder President J Lawrence LiptonVice President Christie Pearson Brandau StateLibrarian Glen L Bachelder Richard W Butler JrPLC Elaine K Didier PhD Kenneth SGlickman Anne E Harcus Mark Hoffman MaryMcCormack Thomas J Moore Frances H PletzDavid A Spencer EdD Tim Swope David TateKatherine F Willis PhD Robert T WilsonHonorary Members Barbara J Brown MichelleEngler Former First Lady Frank D Stella RichardD McLellan Emeritus Founding President

The Library of Michigan is part of the Department ofHistory Arts and Libraries Dedicated to enriching the quali-ty of life for Michigan residents by providing access to infor-mation preserving and promoting Michiganrsquos heritage and fostering cultural creativity the department alsoincludes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs theMichigan Film Office and the Michigan Historical Center

This publication is available in an alternative format Braille or audio cassette Please call 517-373-5614 for more information

Department DirectorDr William M Anderson

Deputy DirectorMark Hoffman

Access (ISSN 1051-0818) publishes information about theLibrary of Michigan and its activities plus other materialsof interest to the Michigan library community Pleasedirect comments or questions to

Casey Kremers Communications SpecialistDept of History Arts and LibrariesPO Box 30738 bull Lansing MI 48909

Phone 517-373-5578 or fax 517-373-5700TTY 517-373-1592 or the Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777

PRESORTEDSTANDARDUS Postage

PAIDLansing MI

Permit No 1200

PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF ACT NO PA 540 1982TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES PRINTED TOTAL COST COST PER COPY

Would you like to receiveAccess Return this form to Jennifer Houseman

Department of History Arts and Libraries

PO Box 30007 Lansing MI 48909

Name

Position

Company

Business Address

City State Zip

Library of MichiganState LibrarianChristie Pearson Brandau

Deputy State LibrarianNancy Robertson

Graphic DesignLayoutMarnie M Elden

Contributing WritersDebra Bacon-Ziegler Christie Pearson BrandauBecky Cawley Casey Kremers Sarah LapshanMartha McKee Judith Moore Kyle Kay RipleyNancy Robertson Tim Watters Andrew Wilson

Library of Michigan Board of TrusteesElaine Didier Chair Clifford Haka Vice-ChairWilliam Anderson Director of HAL Barbara BartlettChristie Pearson Brandau State Librarian SenatorIrma Clark-Coleman Chief Justice Maura CorriganThomas Genson Senator Tom George RepresentativeKathleen Law Gayle Spearman-Leach Elaine LoganRepresentative Mike Nofs Frances Pletz

Library of Michigan Foundation Executive DirectorJudith Moore

Foundation Board of DirectorsAlbert F Zehnder President J Lawrence LiptonVice President Christie Pearson Brandau StateLibrarian Glen L Bachelder Richard W Butler JrPLC Elaine K Didier PhD Kenneth SGlickman Anne E Harcus Mark Hoffman MaryMcCormack Thomas J Moore Frances H PletzDavid A Spencer EdD Tim Swope David TateKatherine F Willis PhD Robert T WilsonHonorary Members Barbara J Brown MichelleEngler Former First Lady Frank D Stella RichardD McLellan Emeritus Founding President

The Library of Michigan is part of the Department ofHistory Arts and Libraries Dedicated to enriching the quali-ty of life for Michigan residents by providing access to infor-mation preserving and promoting Michiganrsquos heritage and fostering cultural creativity the department alsoincludes the Mackinac Island State Park Commission the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs theMichigan Film Office and the Michigan Historical Center

This publication is available in an alternative format Braille or audio cassette Please call 517-373-5614 for more information

Department DirectorDr William M Anderson

Deputy DirectorMark Hoffman

Access (ISSN 1051-0818) publishes information about theLibrary of Michigan and its activities plus other materialsof interest to the Michigan library community Pleasedirect comments or questions to

Casey Kremers Communications SpecialistDept of History Arts and LibrariesPO Box 30738 bull Lansing MI 48909

Phone 517-373-5578 or fax 517-373-5700TTY 517-373-1592 or the Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777

PRESORTEDSTANDARDUS Postage

PAIDLansing MI

Permit No 1200

PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF ACT NO PA 540 1982TOTAL NUMBER OF COPIES PRINTED TOTAL COST COST PER COPY