[Lm-access-newsletter] February 2005 issue of the Library of Michigan Access newsletter is now available!

[Sonya Norris]

The February 2005 issue of the Library of Michigan's Access newsletter
is now available at
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html


INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Ernie Harwell and Alan Trammell Go to Bat for Michigan's Public
Libraries 
Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell and Detroit Tigers Manager Alan
Trammell champion for state libraries in a new campaign called "Ernie
and Tram Go to Bat for Michigan Public Libraries."
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#1


Meet Acting State Librarian Nancy Robertson
Learn more about Acting State Librarian Nancy Robertson, who took the
helm of the Library of Michigan as former State Librarian Christie
Brandau headed to Kansas.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#2

  
Library Community Bids Fond Farewell to Christie Pearson Brandau
Photos from the Jan. 20 farewell reception for former State Librarian
Christie Pearson Brandau.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#3


State of Michigan Records Management Services Develops a General
Retention Schedule for Public Libraries
A new records retention schedule for Michigan public libraries will
help libraries effectively maintain the records that they need to
support their daily activities.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#4


Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities from the Library of
Michigan
The 2005 Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference, Beginning Workshop
2005 and more.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#5


Library Laws Handbook, 2004-2005 Edition
The latest version of the Library Laws Handbook is now available
online.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#6


Nominations Sought for MLA's Children's Services Division Award of
Merit
An opportunity to honor a youth services librarian who has made an
outstanding contribution to library service for youth in Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#7


Making of Modern Michigan's Digital Collections of Local History
Materials Now Available
Michigan history is in the spotlight on the Making of Modern Michigan
Web site, where local history materials from more than 35 libraries are
now available.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#8


Preserving the Legacy of the Freedom Trail in Michigan
Learn more about the work of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission,
dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the legacy of the
Underground Railroad in Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#9


Web-Sitings
To help celebrate Black History Month, a list of online resources
focusing on African-American history and culture.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#10


Around the State:

-Curtis Township Library Receives PLA EBSCO Excellence Award
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#ats1

-Award-Winning Author Christopher Paul Curtis Visits Houghton Lake
Public Library 
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#ats2

-Cadillac Library Receives Grant for Laptops, Finds Artwork Worth
Thousands
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#ats3

-Cubicle Wars at the Suburban Library Cooperative
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-108909--,00.html#ats4


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