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<https://www.michigan.gov/MiLocalHistory> Sharon, it you contact us at Librarian@Michigan.gov<mailto: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<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of John Clexton via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:28 PM To: Sharon Crotser-Toy <scrotsertoy@stignacelibrary.org>; michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Old and Rare Books CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> 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 jclexton@gcdl.org<mailto:jclexton@gcdl.org> 989-347-1007 [cid:image001.png@01DB09F7.3E6D1570] From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of Sharon Crotser-Toy via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:14 PM To: michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Old and Rare Books 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