We appreciate the shout-out John
😊
The Special Collections unit within the Library of Michigan does Local Collections consulting with libraries and historical organizations across the state:
https://www.Michigan.gov/MiLocalHistory
Sharon, it you contact us at
Librarian@Michigan.gov, we can schedule a day/time to talk with you in more detail about the materials you have.
Thanks!
Adam
Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian
Library of Michigan
Michigan Department of Education
702 W. Kalamazoo
PO Box 30007
Lansing, MI 48909
ostera@michigan.gov
| 517-335-1469
| www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan
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I would contact the Library of Michigan as they have an extensive Michigan collection. They also maybe of assistance in collecting items that you no longer want, and they need.
They also may be able to help you with guiding you to the best resources.
John
John Clexton
Library Director
Gladwin County District Library
989-347-1007
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Greetings, everyone!
We are in the process of evaluating a large collection of books pertaining to state or local history, most uncatalogued, that have been living in our basement storage. We also have
a small local history room where some of these will eventually be placed.
My question: To what extent do you physically process older books? How do you evaluate "older", if these receive specific treatment?
Many thanks as I wade in over my head in "archival" materials handling!
-Sharon
Sharon CrotserToy
Director
St. Ignace Public Library
110 West Spruce Street
St. Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8318