September 2017 - Michlib-l

NEWS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS
by HSM Infor 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS LANSING, Mich.- The Historical Society of Michigan announces its 2017 State History Awards, which will be presented during its annual State History Conference in Holland, Michigan, Sept. 22-24, 2017. The Society presents the State History Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history. The awards are the highest recognition presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's official historical society and oldest cultural organization. The 15 winners are: (Detailed descriptions of each recipient are listed at the end of this news release.) . Lifetime Achievement Award-Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge . Distinguished Volunteer Service-Toni Rumsey of Ludington . Books: University & Commercial Press- o "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture" by Michael G. Smith (Wayne State University Press) o "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies" by Joel Stone (Wayne State University Press) o "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King" by the late Don Faber (University of Michigan Press) o "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie" by Susan Bandes (Michigan State University Press) . Books: Private Printing- o "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan" by Wallace K. Ewing (Wallace K. Ewing) o "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway" by Sandra Warren (Arlie Enterprises) . Businesses-West Michigan Tourist Association in Grand Rapids . Education: Educational Programs-Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for the play "Rosie the Riveter" and its associated educational materials . Institutions-The Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw . Local Societies-Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society in Algonac . Restoration/Preservation-Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University in Detroit for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration . Special Programs/Events-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan" . Best Article in Michigan History Magazine-"Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement" by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang of Ann Arbor The State History Conference explores significant people, places and events in Michigan's past through a diverse offering of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops and tours. Each year, the conference moves to a different location to feature the local history of that area and to address notable statewide historical matters. Standard registration ends Sept. 10, 2017. Late registration takes place Sept. 11-18, 2017. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available in the conference brochure. The 2017 State History Conference is sponsored by Meijer Inc., the Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation, Hope College, the Holland Museum, Van Raalte Press, and the Joint Archives of Holland. The Historical Society of Michigan also hosts the Upper Peninsula History Conference, which focuses on the history of the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which concentrates on Southeast Michigan and statewide history. The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. ----------------------------- The 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge. Barnett earned a bachelor's degree in geography and forestry and a master's in geography and geology from Michigan State University. He received his Master of Library Science degree from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in historical geography from Michigan State University. Barnett became a familiar figure to countless amateur and professional historians through his 23 years as a reference archivist for the Michigan History Bureau. Barnett has researched hundreds of papers and articles for various publications and has written numerous books, including "Mining in Michigan," "Shipping Literature of the Great Lakes," and "Michigan's Early Military Forces." The 2017 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be presented to Toni Rumsey of Ludington for her years of service to the Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center. Rumsey manages the organization's reference department and archives, where she has compiled and digitized a vast amount of information about the area. She has served on the museum's board of directors, written books about local history, created exhibits, led tours and trained other volunteers. Her tireless work on behalf of the museum and local history exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. Detroit architectural historian Michael G. Smith will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture," published by Wayne State University Press. The book spotlights the work of little-known but innovative architect Wirt Rowland, the chief designer working under Albert Kahn, and analyzes Rowland's accomplishments in building design and his influence as a leader of Detroit's architectural community throughout the first half of the 20th century. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be presented to Joel Stone for "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies," published by Wayne State University Press. Stone, the senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society, edited 25 essays from journalists and historians to craft a book that leads to a better understanding of one of the worst civil disturbances in American history. In "Detroit 1967," Stone presents a series of powerful writings that take readers down a timeline from colonial slavery, the Jim Crow Era and the summer of 1967 to the present day. The late Don Faber of Ann Arbor will be presented a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King," published by University of Michigan Press. Faber's book chronicles Strang's remarkable story. During the time he spent in Michigan, Strang attempted to fill a power vacuum left by the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith and, for six years, ruled as "king" of a colony of believers on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. His book brings to life the Mormon leader's role in the early history of Michigan. Susan Bandes will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie," published by Michigan State University Press. The book explores the rich variety of modernist architecture that sprang up in the mid-Michigan area around Lansing and East Lansing from 1940 to 1970. "Mid-Michigan Modern" instills a sense of appreciation for the forward-looking, progressive ideals expressed in the mid-century's architectural designs. Wallace K. Ewing, Ph.D., of Grand Haven will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for his self-published "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan." His book documents the lives of hundreds of Native Americans who lived in the Grand River Valley area. The book's genealogical section includes concise biographical sketches of almost 1,700 individuals. Eight watercolors by artist Linda Foley illustrate the book, and Jay Sam of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians provided the book's foreword. Sandra Warren will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway," published by Arlie Enterprises. Her book chronicles an episode in the World War II "Buy A Bomber" campaign, where students at South High School in Grand Rapids purchased a B-17 Flying Fortress. "We Bought a WWII Bomber" brings to life the stories of South High's participation in the "Buy A Bomber" program, the Spirit of South High Flying Fortress, and wartime patriotism. The 2017 State History Award for Businesses will be presented to the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) for its promotion and publications of the history of western Michigan. Founded in 1917 as the nation's first grassroots tourist organization, the WMTA remains a nonprofit company funded by its west Michigan business members and promotes west Michigan travel destinations to a national audience. To celebrate the centennial of its founding, the WMTA created a 100-year timeline of the region and published a book of photographs and images entitled "100 Years of Carefree Days in West Michigan" and a 2017 travel guide that focused on its organizational history. The 2017 State History Award for Education: Educational Programs will be presented to the Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for its production of "Rosie the Riveter" and the educational materials it developed for the play. Wild Swan created its original production of "Rosie the Riveter" to tell the story of the women who filled factory jobs during World War II to take the place of men who were called up for military service. The program was designed for students in grades 4 to 12. The 2017 State History Award for Institutions will be presented to the Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw. The Hoyt Library opened in 1890 and, in 1960, created its local history and genealogy department as a central repository for Saginaw history. The department now numbers among the Midwest's premier local history collections. In 2016, the library added a Saginaw Latino American Community Collection to represent and preserve Saginaw County's Latino-American culture. The 2017 State History Award for Local Societies will be presented to the Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society of Algonac. The society was founded in 1991 and began collecting artifacts and archival materials as it sought a location for exhibits, eventually moving into the Bostwick Building and converting it into the Community Museum. Another site includes a log cabin, an interurban railway station, and a building that features farming and logging exhibits. The society's "Legends" statue honors the Chris Smith-Gar Wood Boat factory and the area's boating industry, and its Maritime Museum opened in 2013. The 2017 State History Award for Restoration/Preservation will be presented to the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration. The Reuther Library's two-year project preserved, restored and exhibited a 9- by 20-foot oil painting in its public reading room. The restoration project repaired 75 years of stains and damage and returned the painting to its original beauty. The 2017 State History Award for Special Programs/Events will be presented to the University of Michigan for its production of "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan." The live-action multimedia presentation celebrated the bicentennial of the university's founding. It incorporated music, theater, and dance and featured celebrated alumni performing alongside faculty and students from many University of Michigan schools and colleges. Performed for an audience of 3,500 people, "True Blue" hailed the university's history, accomplishments, tradition and character. The 2017 State History Award for the Best Article in Michigan History Magazine will be presented to Frances Kai-Hwa Wang for her article "Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement." The article appeared in the magazine's March/April 2017 edition and examined the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American auto industry draftsman. Two men were charged with second-degree murder, pled guilty to manslaughter, and were sentenced to probation and fines. The light sentence outraged the nation's Asian-American community and led to changes in hate-crime law and minimum sentencing, along with recognition of victims' rights. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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MeL Minute: InfoTrac Collections
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Do Academic OneFile or General OneFile sometimes feel just too big? They're great resources but a search can bring back so many results that you spend valuable time just sifting through them. Luckily, Gale has broken down these powerhouses into 27 separate Collections that can be searched independently. The InfoTrac Collections<http://www.gale.com/databases/infotrac> (what used to be termed PowerPacks) span the continuum from fine arts to popular magazines to home improvement and psychology. You can search them individually and, if there's a particular topic that would interest your patrons, you can embed a link to it on your website. Here are those Collections with a URL that will allow anyone in Michigan to access the resources. If the patron is a Michigan resident who happens to be outside of the state they will be prompted for their driver's license/ID card or MeLCat-participating library barcode. Happy searching! Agriculture Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPAG Business Economics and Theory http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPBE Culinary Arts Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCA Criminal Justice Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCJ Communications and Mass Media Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCM Diversity Studies Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPDS Environmental Studies and Policy http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPES Fine Arts and Music Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPFA Gender Studies Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGB Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGB General Science Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGS Home Improvement Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPHI Insurance and Liability Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPIL Information Science and Library Issues http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPIS Military and Intelligence Database http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPMI Nursing and Allied Health Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPNU Pop Culture Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPOP Psychology Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPPC Popular Magazines http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPPM Religion and Philosophy Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPRP Small Business Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPSB Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPSM Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPTH U.S. History Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPUS Vocations and Careers Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPVC World History Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPWH War and Terrorism Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPWT Brought to you by Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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JOB: Library Director, Park Ridge, IL
by John 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Library Director: Park Ridge, IL (Chicago area) The Board of Trustees of Park Ridge Public Library <http://johnkeister.com/parkridge/> seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Library Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to move the library forward and reinvigorate its role in the community. The City of Park Ridge is located in the north suburbs of Chicago, an easy commute to both the Loop and O’Hare Airport. This is a lively and engaged community that enjoys an active business district, plentiful cultural attractions and entertainment options, and excellent schools. For more information on the library and Park Ridge, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/parkridge/ <http://johnkeister.com/parkridge/> Please contact us with any questions. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> parkridge(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:parkridge@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541 Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

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Meet Pam, the newest staff member of MCLS, and more, on Coffee with the Executive Director!
by Jan Davidson 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Coffee with the Executive Director Our next online coffee and chat with MCLS Executive Director Randy Dykhuis will be Friday, September 8, at 9am Eastern (8am Central). This is an open chat, a chance to ask Randy any questions you have and talk about what MCLS can do for you, our members. Randy will also be introducing our newest staff member, Pam Seabolt, Community Engagement Librarian for Indiana. We hope you'll log in for this short interview and a chance to meet Pam! No need to register; just follow the steps on our webpage<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/coffee-executive-director/> to go to the Zoom meeting! Get instructions on setting up Zoom on your computer and logging into the chat>><http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/coffee-executive-director/> See you Friday online! ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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*Free* roundtable on community engagement!
by Jan Davidson 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in September! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Thursday, September 21 Kalamazoo Public Library, Central Branch, Van Deusen Room, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/A9isL3Q9rnLE6hrX2> Friday, September 22 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Harris Branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/9mtQFcD6Sw8Yjv6j2> Questions? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Partnering outside the box: Building partnerships to help fund collections or programs: Twitter Chat 9/21!
by Jan Davidson 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Partnering outside the box: Building partnerships to help fund collections or programs Join us on Thursday, September 21, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter chat. We'll be discussing creative ways to build partnerships to help fund collections or programs at your library, with Amie Thomas, Assistant Director at Brownsburg Public Library in Brownsburg, IN. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our August chat on Open Educational Resources? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thursday-twitter-chat-open-ed-resources> it for you. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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MOU with school library
by Stacy Pasche 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Anyone have an MOU with a school library they can share? I need something to outline lost book procedures, and to allow open communication between the school and the library so that FERPA and Library Privacy Act aren't broken. Is there a way to even do that? Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." -Walt Disney*

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Director Vacancy: Leland Township Public Library
by Sylvia Merz 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Job Posting Library Director - Leland Township Public Library Full-time position. The Director is responsible for the management and operation of the Library including but not limited to its collections, finances, personnel and facilities. The position reports to the Board of Directors. Applicants should have prior library management experience, excellent communications skills, a strong working knowledge of library technologies and trends, and must have or obtain professional certification. A complete job description can be found at www.lelandlibrary.org <http://www.lelandlibrary.org> . Salary: $41,500. Qualified candidates should submit, by e-mail to LTPLsearch(a)gmail.com <mailto:LTPLsearch@gmail.com> , a cover letter, resume and three professional references. No telephone calls please. Deadline is September 22, 2017. The Leland Township Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. September 2017 www.lelandlibrary.org <http://www.lelandlibrary.org>

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African cuisine program recommendations
by Shannon Powers 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello, Does anyone have any recommendations for a chef or presenter on African cuisine? Any suggestions would be appreciated, especially for a presenter familiar with Ghanaian cuisine. Thank you! Shannon Powers *Adult Librarian* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.476.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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Informational Webinars - Collaborative Library Services Grant program
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

For those interested in applying for a Collaborative Library Services grant, you can sign up for an Informational Webinar on the Intent to File form and an Application webinar at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017LSTAwebinar. There are 2 dates for each webinar. The 2nd date is a repeat of the first. 1. Pre-Application Webinar (program review and Intent to File information) - Monday, September 18th - 2:00 PM 2. Pre-Application Webinar (program review and Intent to File information) - Wednesday, October 11th - 10:00 AM 1. Application Webinar (review of the application questions and review process) - Wednesday, November 8th - 10:00 AM 2. Application Webinar (review of the application questions and review process) - Tuesday, November 28, 2:00 PM You can find more information on the program below. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> >>>>>>>>>08/28/2017<<<<<<<<<< The Collaborative Library Services Grant program for 2017/2018 is now open. Interested applicants must submit an Intent to File form by Oct. 31st. The grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs or services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs, and include strong partnerships between libraries, and/or local community groups or agencies. Eligible applicants include Michigan public, academic, school and special libraries as well as non-profit organizations that serve Michigan libraries. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, Intent to File form, and the application questions are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as: * To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need; * To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource; * To improve or develop new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited English proficiency or limited information literacy skills. The grant period will be from one to three years and funding will be for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a possible total of $500,000 over three years. Grant selection is competitive. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021

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