Hi Everyone, It is great to see that the discussion is highlighting the variety of resources available through having a Library of Michigan library card. The Library of Michigan continues to make a concerted effort to offer a wide range of digital content to our cardholders that is predominantly available through remote access. I do need to point out that ProQuest indicated that remote access to Ancestry Library Edition was to discontinue on December 31, 2021<https://support.proquest.com/s/article/Ancestry-Library-Edition-Temporary-Remote-Access-for-Public-Libraries?language=en_US>. Although it appears that ProQuest initially did not shut-off remote access to the Library of Michigan's Ancestry Library Edition subscription, going forward we have removed that remote access feature so that the Library of Michigan is in compliance with our subscription agreements. MyHeritage Library Edition continues to be available remotely throughout Michigan through the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/libraries/general?a=m> so that is a viable alternative to Ancestry Library Edition. Although remote access to our Ancestry Library Edition account is turned off, we encourage you and your patrons to get a Library of Michigan library card<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public/get-a-library-card> to take advantage of all the other newspapers and family history resources that are still available remotely at: www.Michigan.gov/LMdatabases<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FLMdatabases&data=05%7C01%7COsterA%40michigan.gov%7C9ea482801c454a765f7b08daa170005a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637999799654214356%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=n5p03coW3f%2BB%2FOdOnpTNFS1wVjmqBdBDfkNKQ3dinUQ%3D&reserved=0>. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at OsterA@Michigan.gov<mailto:OsterA@Michigan.gov>. Thanks! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. 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Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Any Michigan Resident can get a Library of Michigan library card, which has access to not only newspapers but also AncestryLibrary Edition. Through the recent newsletter about updating the password for the Library of Michigan card, I was able to find out access was available online with my Library of Michigan card. For those libraries that are or have discontinued their AncestryLibrary Edition, this may be an alternative solution for patrons to promote. What a great way to have access and promote the Library of Michigan library and use their online resources. Amber Alexander Library Director, MLIS Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 101 www.pidl.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pidl.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Costera%40michigan.gov%7C59516b2caa8b47e9dee208daa0c9ba05%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637999085527807300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Eq%2B7LR34LDckdFXfq7gS51t5%2BahYY1XZcVZ3%2FVACX%2BI%3D&reserved=0> [MeL_Badge_Maven_small_v.1] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of Mary Harrison via Michlib-l Sent: Monday, July 11, 2022 12:30 PM To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Ancestry Library Edition versus MyHeritage Good Morning Again MichLibL, Several libraries asked me to compile and share answers to my earlier question. Please find the compilation attached. I really liked the genealogy resources listed on Sherman Township Library's site and am planning to do something similar for Coloma: http://shermantwplib.weebly.com/genealogy.html<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshermantwplib.weebly.com%2Fgenealogy.html&data=05%7C01%7Costera%40michigan.gov%7C59516b2caa8b47e9dee208daa0c9ba05%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637999085527807300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vhOeupb4JadoiPCV33f2ZWSqxAN3GI%2FSAD5s8c2UfmE%3D&reserved=0>. Good luck to everyone, Mary Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49083 269-468-3431 www.colomapubliclibrary.net<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colomapubliclibrary.net%2F&data=05%7C01%7Costera%40michigan.gov%7C59516b2caa8b47e9dee208daa0c9ba05%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637999085527807300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2zW%2FuZ%2FcVi%2Bl0bogAxbRR3ZmmmOsf5eco2mHBkac8es%3D&reserved=0> The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy From: Mary Harrison <> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2022 10:10 AM To: 'michlib-l@mail.mcls.org' <michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org>> Subject: Ancestry Library Edition versus MyHeritage Good Morning MichLibL, Our library is considering dropping Ancestry Library edition due to the high cost and sliding usage numbers-the average cost per search in June for our library was $8.06! Our patrons apparently got used to using it at home in the last couple of years. We had respectable numbers before the pandemic, but not so much anymore. Does MyHeritage serve your patrons' genealogy needs? We like the fact that it's free to us through Mel eLibrary. We would be grateful for any feedback you can provide about either Ancestry or MyHeritage. Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49083 269-468-3431 www.colomapubliclibrary.net<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.colomapubliclibrary.net%2F&data=05%7C01%7Costera%40michigan.gov%7C59516b2caa8b47e9dee208daa0c9ba05%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637999085527807300%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2zW%2FuZ%2FcVi%2Bl0bogAxbRR3ZmmmOsf5eco2mHBkac8es%3D&reserved=0> The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy
