Hello – the Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community.  To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheet.  Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan.

 

Content and condition

The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books including donated materials we cannot use, items weeded from our collections, and books that have been submitted to be considered for our Michigan Notable Books program.

 

Most of the non-MNB items are old library books and come with library markings/stickers but are otherwise in the condition noted on the spreadsheet.

 

How to request

Please submit requests by email to baconb1@michigan.gov .  If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email baconb1@michigan.gov if you want to schedule a visit.

 

Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some, or all requested materials may no longer be available at the point we receive your email.

It may take a couple weeks to process the requests, depending on staff time and availability of RIDES totes. I will send you an email when I am able to ship the materials to you.

 

Shipping

We prefer to ship items via RIDES. If you are not in the RIDES system, we can ship via UPS and we will cover the cost of shipment.

 

Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet, how many copies you want (if applicable), RIDES code or a delivery address (street address only, no P.O. box), contact name, phone number and email address.  Emails should be directed to baconb1@michigan.gov .

 

Deadline

If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than August 22nd, 2025. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow.

Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

 

Betsy Bacon

BaconB1@michigan.gov

Collections Technician

Library of Michigan

Michigan Department of Education

 

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