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FW: Special Collections Update - June 17, 2023
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

Library of Michigan Turns 195, Juneteenth Holiday/Closing, and Michigan Notable Books Author Tour [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - June 17, 2023 Library of Michigan Turns 195, Juneteenth Holiday/Closing, and Michigan Notable Books Author Tour [195th message Randy Riley]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> State Librarian Randy Riley speaking on the Library of Michigan's 195th Birthday - select image to link to video message. Library of Michigan 195th Anniversary message from State Librarian Randy Riley State Librarian Randy Riley recorded a few remarks regarding the Library of Michigan celebrating 195 years of service on June 16. To view the video message, either select the image above or go to https://youtu.be/uNhk8k4P17A<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…>. ________________________________ Many Homes of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan derives its origins from the Michigan Territorial legislation "An Act to provide for the appointment of a Librarian," which was approved on June 16, 1828. Over the 195 years since the creation of the librarian position, the Library of Michigan has resided in several different locations. During Michigan's territorial and early statehood period, the library's collection was maintained within the confines of the capitol buildings in Detroit and Lansing. To learn more about the many moves and reorganizations the Library of Michigan experienced following its time in those early capitol structures, check out The Many Homes of the Library of Michigan<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…> page on the Library of Michigan's website. Additionally, find further content by watching the History of the Library of Michigan: Celebrating 195 Years of Service<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…> virtual program that was recently broadcast on the Library of Michigan's Facebook page. [Library of Michigan homes 195th] A collage of photos showcasing the many homes of the Library of Michigan. ________________________________ Paying Homage to Past State Library Staff As part of celebrating the Library of Michigan's 195th anniversary, the Library's Special Collections staff paid homage to all the past employees who served the state library by recreating a photograph of former State Librarian Mary Spencer and her staff in 1895. At the time the photo was taken, the state library was located in the west wing of the Michigan State Capitol, having moved there when the capitol building opened in 1879. The current staff at the Library of Michigan continues to build on the stewardship and service of the past generations of library staff that came before. [195th 1895 - 2023 photo] Left: State Librarian Mary Spencer and staff at the state library within the Michigan State Capitol in 1895. Right: Library of Michigan's Special Collections staff recreating the 1895 photo in 2023 at the Law Library desk. ________________________________ Library of Michigan's Legacy at Michigan State Capitol Recently State Librarian Randy Riley and other Library of Michigan staff participated in a tour of the Michigan State Capitol's recently opened Heritage Hall<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…>. Facilitated by the Michigan State Capitol Commission and the Capitol's Tour, Education and Information Service, Heritage Hall is an underground visitors center and event space that is the new entryway for visitors entering the Michigan State Capitol. It includes expanded tour orientation rooms, history exhibits, an artifact conservation space, a large meeting space, and more to accommodate the thousands of visitors that come to the capitol building. A favorite part of the tour was seeing a portion of the exhibit space currently highlighting the Library of Michigan's history within the capitol. The state library collections spent time in all 3 of Michigan's capitol buildings, starting in the territorial courthouse in Detroit and later in both the 2nd and 3rd capitol buildings in Lansing. The need for expanded collections and staff space would eventually lead to the bulk of the state library moving to the main floor of the new (Elliott-Larsen) State Office Building at the corner of South Walnut and Kalamazoo Streets. The Law Library staff and collections remained at the Capitol until 1969, when they moved into the G. Mennen Williams state office building on Ottawa Street. The display also highlighted the tenure of former State Librarian Harriet Tenney, the first female Michigan State Librarian as well as Michigan's first female state officer and state department head. Special thanks to Capitol Historian & Curator Valerie Marvin for showcasing the new Heritage Hall facility. [State Librarian Randy Riley at Heritage Hall exhibit] State Librarian Randy Riley viewing the State Library display at Heritage Hall, including a section highlighting former State Librarian Harriet Tenney. ________________________________ Juneteenth Holiday Closure - Saturday, June 17 through Monday, June 19 The Library of Michigan will be closed Saturday, June 17, 2023 through Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy…>. The Library of Michigan will reopen on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The Juneteenth holiday is derived from when Union Army General Gordon Granger landed at the Texas port city of Galveston in 1865 as the Civil War ended. One of General Grangers first actions was to read General Order #3 on June 19, 1865, which stated that all slaves are free and that former masters and slaves have absolute equality of personal and property rights. The Emancipation Proclamation, signed on Jan. 1, 1863, legally freed all slaves in the U.S., but slavery was not yet fully abolished during the period leading up to the Civil War's end. The day the announcement was made became known as Juneteenth. First formally observed in Texas in 1866, Juneteenth became a holiday that slowly spread throughout the country as Black Americans moved north during the Great Migration. In Michigan, early celebrations of emancipation were observed Aug. 1 when Frederick Douglass spoke in Battle Creek after the Civil War. For many years, the day remained for celebrating emancipation in Michigan. Juneteenth celebrations began decades ago in Michigan, but it wasn't officially celebrated in Detroit until the 1990s. In 2005, Michigan was the 18th state in the nation to declare the third Saturday of June as Juneteenth. It became a federal holiday in June 2021. Sources: * "Celebrate Freedom" by Samin Hassan, June 15, 2023, The Detroit News, Page D1. * June 19, 2023: Juneteenth Celebration Day Proclamation.<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy…> Find additional Juneteenth resources through our many online databases<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy…>. [Juneteenth] ________________________________ [LM Interior]Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2023 Celebrate Freedom June 15, 2023 | Detroit News, The (MI) | Samin Hassan | Page D1 July 4th was proclaimed the day America became a free nation. But for more than a century afterIndependence Day, Black Americans remained enslaved. The Emancipation Proclamation, signed on Jan. 1, 1863, legally freed all slaves in the U.S., but slavery was not yet fully abolished. It wasn't until about two years later on June 19th, 1865, that Gen. Gordon Granger officially declared from the president of the United States that all slaves were freed. The day the announcement was made became known as Juneteenth. First formally observed in Texas in 1866, Juneteenth became a holiday that slowly spread throughout the country as Black Americans moved north during the Great Migration. In Michigan, early celebrations of emancipation were observed Aug. 1 when Frederick Douglass spoke in Battle Creek after the Civil War. For many years, the day remained for celebrating emancipation in Michigan. Juneteenth celebrations began decades ago in Michigan, but it wasn't officially celebrated in Detroit until the 1990s. In 2005, Michigan was the 18th state in the nation to declare the third Saturday of June as Juneteenth. Then in June 2021, it became a federal holiday, and on Wednesday the Michigan House voted 105-4 to recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday. >From the Library of Michigan's database Black Life in America by Newsbank. Find out about more Juneteenth celebrations around the state in the Library of Michigan's newspaper database collection at www.michigan.gov/lmdatabases<http://www.michigan.gov/lmdatabases>. Need access to Library of Michigan databases? Get a library card at www.michigan.gov/librarycard<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycard>. Final Weeks of 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour With two weeks left in June, there are still many opportunities to catch one of the tour stops for the 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. Look on the tour schedule page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy…> to see if a Notable Books author is visiting your part of Michigan. Find the tour schedule at more by going to Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy…>. [2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour collage] 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. [LM Library Card]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVy…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVy…>. 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Join Woodlands for a trip to the ALA Exhibits
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hello Friends, Woodlands Library Cooperative has organized a bus trip to the ALA Exhibits in Chicago on Saturday, June 24, 2023. We have three drop-off/pick-up locations throughout the cooperative's service area, at Park and Ride Carpool parking lot locations near major expressways. Each person is responsible for purchasing their own exhibits pass; All of the details and links to purchase your pass and reserve your bus seat are available here: https://woodlands.lib.mi.us/members/2023-ala-bus-trip/ We would love to have you join us for the ultimate librarian road trip! Registration is open until 11:59pm on Thursday, June 22, 2023, unless the bus fills completely before then. If the registration form is accepting responses, there are seats available. See you next week, kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> (she/her/hers) Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9460 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! Schedule a meeting <https://doodle.com/bp/katepohjolaandrade/meet-with-me>

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MCLS office closed Monday for Juneteenth
by Mary Ruthko 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hello all, The MCLS office will be closed on Monday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. We will be back on Tuesday, June 20 to answer your questions. Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Have a wonderful weekend! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:1ae71166-d1d2-4e08-a982-21a56ff4e4a7] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Upcoming MLA Webinar--Community Collaborations: Social Services in the Library
by Katharyn Haas 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Greetings, MLA has another webinar coming up next week about the important topic of community collaborations and social services in the librayr. There is still space to register if you are interested! MLA CONNECT: COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS: SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE LIBRARY June 21, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Libraries oftentimes serve as a social safety net, which may not be within the scope of library staff members’ job descriptions or abilities. Join us to learn about ways libraries have partnered with local social service organizations to widen access for the most vulnerable patrons and community members. This webinar will be recorded and available through MLA Connect On Demand<https://mla.mclms.net/en/>. REGISTER<https://mla.memberclicks.net/june-2023> Speakers [Mark Giesler]Mark Giesler, PhD, LMSW Professor of Social Work Saginaw Valley State University Mark Giesler, PhD, LMSW, is a Professor of Social Work, Saginaw Valley State University. He also provides support to those who need it as a Therapist at Butterfly Counseling, Inc. in Ypsilanti. He has dedicated five years of research about the intersection of social work and library services and published papers including: “Field placements at public libraries: Experiences of social work student interns,” “Perceptions of the public library social worker: Challenges and opportunities,” “Humanizing oppression: The value of the Human Library experience in social work education,” “The collaboration between homeless shelters and public libraries in addressing homelessness: A multiple case study,” and “A place to call home?: A qualitative exploration of public librarians’ response to homelessness.” [Jeff Vedders]Jeff Vedders Assistant Program Director Community Action House Holland Jeff Vedders began his career in business and spent many years as a project consultant. He began his journey at Community Action House in Holland, Michigan, in 2021 as the Data, Learning and Impact Specialist. He now serves as the Assistant Program Director and helps provide families and individuals with food, clothing, shelter and the opportunity to build necessary skills to achieve a stable and prosperous life. [Jessica Pressley]Jessica Pressley Outreach Lead Community Action House Holland Jessica Pressley, BS in Interdisciplinary Health Services, certified CISM crisis debriefer through Michigan Crisis Response Association. She is the current Street Outreach Team Lead with Community Action House. Community Action House is a local nonprofit working to build a community where nobody goes without, and every neighbor has what they need for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life. The Outreach team works with neighbors experiencing homelessness through on-the-street outreach, case management, and resource navigation, with the goal of finding safe, stable housing. She provides overall program management and development to the team of case managers and program specialists working alongside our guests. For this partnership with the Herrick District Library, she works closely with library leaders to cultivate a welcoming space for all library patrons, guide program effectiveness with the community action house case managers to navigate the needs of guests and with the HDL leadership, to grow a community-wide understanding and begin breaking down barriers and stigmas for those experiencing homelessness. She is passionate about the understanding of Trauma, its effect on individuals and their communities and how to build resilience to process through crisis and grief. She is also contracted to work with corporations in providing onsite Crisis intervention and Debriefing to teams and individuals who experience a traumatic or critical event. She provides resilience and trauma training to AFC home supervisors and managers to support teams providing care to individuals with developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness. To learn more about their work to build a stronger, healthier community, visit communityactionhouse.org. [Michele Howard]Michele P. Howard Library Director Traverse Area District Library Michele Howard has been a professional librarian for 28 years. She understands the importance of the relationship between libraries and communities as she has worked in private, higher education, and public libraries in Detroit, East Lansing, and now, as the director of Traverse Area District Library (TADL) in Traverse City. Her experience includes serving as an elected official as a City Commissioner and Planning Commissioner for the City of Traverse City. Michele is passionate about the importance of collaborations, negotiations, and when you just have to stand up for what you believe in and not be afraid to do it. She initiated the groundwork for the Wellness Wednesdays program at TADL. Registration Rates Member $25 Non-member $50 Registration is first-come, first-served. A maximum of 500 attendees can attend the live webinar. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the webinar on the Zoom platform. You will need to log in and register. Retrieve your username or reset your password by visiting the links below and inputting your primary email address. This will be the email address where you receive MLA communications. Register: https://mla.memberclicks.net/june-2023<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmla.membe…> If you are interested in this topic, but cannot afford the registration fee. Please reach out to MLA directly about accommodations. Katharyn Haas Adult Services Librarian Adult Programming Coordinator Portage District Library she/her/hers 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 (269) 585-8711 portagelibrary.info

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"READ" Bookmarks for SRP with Beanstack
by Katie Rothley 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hey all, Just wanted to share a Canva file in which I created a summer reading bookmark, if anyone wants to use it. It's pretty simple but you can make a copy to your own canva account to edit the info and logo. [ https://www.canva.com/design/DAFlDOz0XvE/Sk6w1syJqXuisahtLFFLug/edit?utm_co… | Main file to edit ] Then I download that main design as an image and copy and paste into a new canva design to print multiples out on cardstock. Should be easy to just resize the original design to cover what I already have there. Let me know if you have any questions! [ https://www.canva.com/design/DAFlDK7Uk9E/7NPX_zhEWcZbQrHz1P_5rA/edit?utm_co… | Second file for multiples ] Happy Friday, Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 ext. 221 [ https://northvillelibrary.org/ | https://northvillelibrary.org/ ]

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Starting a Video Game Collection // Questions for other Libraries
by Josh Spaman 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hi Michlib! Recently our library has started looking into offering a video game collection for our patrons. We offer DVDs for movies and music as well as Audio Books. We wanted to ask for some info regarding other library's practices regarding vendors and circulation practices; * Currently we use Midwest for our DVDs, however they don't offer video games. We used to use Crimsoninc for our cd-roms and are looking at them, but other recommendations would be great! * We use locking cases for our DVDs and would most likely continue for consistency with our circulation process. Have any of your collections experienced issues with this? * Do you circulate consoles? If so, do you offer consoles with purchased digital copies of games or do patrons check out physical copies with them? * Are computer games a popular circulation option still? If so, do you offer them digitally in the library or through physical copies? Thank you in advance for any assistance or information anyone can provide! Sincerest regards, Josh Spaman Tech Librarian Intern Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, Michigan (he/they)

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Program recommendation
by M. Paulette 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Just wanted to give a shout out/program recommendation for Cameron Zvara, who performed at our library today. Cameron does a very funny and entertaining magic show—both kids and adults loved it. He easily kept an audience of 200 engaged for an hour. Highly recommend! https://cameronzvara.com/ [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c59bb99ebfc7f5a1d232fe9/t/5e62e4d835…]<https://cameronzvara.com/> Cameron Zvara<https://cameronzvara.com/> / cameronzvara.com Meg Paulette Perez Director Buchanan District Library 269.695.1911 www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org> [cid:26b551d1-7874-4675-82c5-87504da3357b]

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Cheers to 195 Years!
by Winans, Megan (MDE-Contractor) 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

[A building with a flag in front of it Description automatically generated with low confidence] The Library of Michigan celebrates its 195th anniversary today and 195 years of serving Michigan since June 16, 1828. Early on the library was housed in the territorial capitol of Detroit before moving to Lansing and its current home at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. The Library of Michigan houses an expansive special collection in addition to the Martha Griffith Rare Book Room. Learn more about the Library of Michigan here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>. Help us celebrate and have an impact on the collection and preservation of the story of our great state, the legacy of the library, and literacy for all by making a gift to the Library of Michigan Foundation.<https://donate-usa.keela.co/donation-form>

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MAP Launches June 21
by DJ Bond 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Hey MichLib-L, It's happening! Next week Wednesday, the new MAP experience will be live! Make sure you are prepared and aware. The website will change over late night Tuesday and be fully live Wednesday with will SSL certs. Please make sure you've updated your URLs to stop using the Plymouth Rockets link and use MiActivityPass.org. We hope you are as excited as we are! DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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Free meals in your community to help kids and teens stay healthy this summer.
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Free meals in your community to help kids and teens stay healthy this summer. Eating well this summer is easy! Stop by and enjoy meals at no cost. Want to view as a web page? Click here to view in browser<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> [Meet up and eat up]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…> Free Summer Meals in Your Community Have hungry kids and teens to feed? It can be a challenge to find healthy meals that fit your budget. That's why organizations and school districts in your area are working with Meet Up and Eat Up and providing everyone aged 18 and under with delicious, nutritious meals. All summer, children 18 and under can eat healthy, satisfying meals in their own communities at no cost. No application forms required, no registration needed, and no proof of residency asked for - just show up and enjoy a meal! All meals must be eaten at the site. Visit the interactive map<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…> to find the location nearest you. You can also text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304 to find free meals in your neighborhood. Find a Site Near You<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…> Meet Up and Eat Up's summer meals are for everyone in the community. When more people join together to eat these delicious, healthy meals, the community benefits. More participation can mean more investment in local schools and community organizations. So come pick up a plate and meet your neighbors! ________________________________ Stay Connected If you would like to receive future communications from us, please sign-up to stay up to date with announcements, information, and resources. Sign-Up for Michigan School Meals<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…> [Michigan Department of Education - Meet up and Eat up]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy…> [facebook]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy…>[twitter]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy…>[youtube]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy…>[email]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy…> Help<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVy…> In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVy…>, or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 , by fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake(a)usda.gov<mailto:program.intake@usda.gov>. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ________________________________ This email was sent to lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Education * 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008 * Lansing, MI 48909

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