Thank you everyone who responded to our spring poll on the starter book collections. We are excited that the books will begin shipping soon. We have been able supply most of the requested collections. Libraries that requested from one to four different collections are receiving their full request. Libraries that requested all five collections are receiving either four or five collections. If your library staff completed more than one request survey for your library or library system, LM merged the requests so that you are getting no more than one of each requested collection. Each requested collection is being shipped separately. The books and shipping are fully prepaid by LM AND will be shipped via UPS from Emery Pratt. Starting in late August and September, keep an eye out for a box(es) from Emery Pratt with your books. We hope they are a welcome addition to your programming and your circulating collections. The collections are as follows: * ESL/Literacy Collection - 15 titles * Girls STEM Collection - 16 titles * JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Collection - 13 titles * Refugee Development Collection - 13 titles * Workforce Development Part II - Trades Collection - 15 titles Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>
4/29/2022<<< After the success of the Workforce Development Collection offer last year, the Library of Michigan is again offering starter collections. This year the collections will be approximately 10-15 print titles in 5 different areas. Specific titles will depend on bulk availability.
* Girls STEM Collection * Refugee Development Collection * JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) Collection * ESL/Literacy Collection * Workforce Development Part II - Trades Collection The Library of Michigan will purchase the books and have them shipped via UPS to your library. We ask that you offer the titles to the public as soon as possible. We anticipate the materials will be available this summer. Materials will be shipped to your library from Emery Pratt. To request a set(s), fill out this survey<https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6846021/Topical-Book-Collections> by May 27th. You may request one set per topic per library system. If requests are more than can be fulfilled, rural and small libraries will be given precedence. Eligible libraries are legally established public libraries. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021