[Lm-access-newsletter] The January issue of the Access newsletter is now available!

[Sonya Norris]

Access newsletter, January 2005

The January 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_20702-106488--,00.html

This issue marks the beginning of a new format for Access. The monthly
newsletter will now be published entirely online, with links to
individual articles and, within those articles, links to variety of
other online resources. We hope that this new format will allow us to
deliver information in a more efficient and timely manner.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

State Librarian Christie Pearson Brandau Headed to Kansas for Top
Librarian Job
State Librarian Christie Pearson Brandau is leaving her post and has
accepted the position as state librarian of Kansas. A reception honoring
Christie will be held Thursday, Jan. 20.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#1

Farewell from Christie Pearson Brandau
Christies final column, saying goodbye to her colleagues across the
state.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#2


The New Michigan eLibrary - Preview Launch
The Library of Michigan and Michigan Library Consortium are excited to
announce the preview launch of the new and improved Michigan eLibrary
(MeL). 
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#3

MeL Databases Full-text List Updated Again
The AccessMeL Periodical List-Full Text, brought to you by the Oakland
Schools Information Center and created in order to provide a list of
full-text articles from Michigan eLibrary databases, has been updated to
reflect the most recent changes to the those databases. 
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#4

MeL Databases and Copyright Issues
Answers to frequently asked questions relating to allowable uses of the
MeL databases under U.S. copyright law.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#5

Funds Available to Support Newspaper Microfilming
The Michigan Newspaper Project is offering funding to support
community-based projects to microfilm local newspapers.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#6


Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities from the Library of
Michigan
Including Summer Reading Workshops 2005, the 2005 Loleta Fyan Rural
Libraries Conference, and Beginning Workshop 2005.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#7

Before the Dragon Takes Flight
A brief recap of the 2004 Summer Reading Program, based on program
evaluations submitted by Michigan librarians.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#8

Fran Pletz Award Nominations Sought
Have you noticed someone who provides outstanding library service to
teens? Help recognize that person by nominating them for the Frances H.
Pletz Award.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#9

Detroit Librarian Honored With New York Times Librarian Award
Elma M. Natt of the Detroit Public Library recently received the
prestigious New York Times 2004 Librarian Award.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#10


Public Library Funding Initiative Group (PLFIG) Accomplishments,
1999-2004
A summary of what the Public Library Funding Initiative Group (PLFIG)
has accomplished since its creation in 1999, including some of the
groups findings.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#11

For Your Information About the Freedom of Information Act
The Library of Michigans library law specialist provides some insight
on how to handle Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for library
patron information.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#12

Walkable Internet: An Opportunity for Public Libraries?
A glimpse at The Digital Future Report, an online publication reporting
on a study by the USC Annenberg Schools Center for the Digital Future,
and what it might mean for libraries.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#13

Libraries Benefit from Sharing Technology Through Cooperatives
A few examples of recent projects allowing Michigan libraries to take
advantage of technology resources and training available through library
cooperatives. 
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#14

Web-sitings
A list of links to some calendars that may be of interest to you and
your patrons.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#15

AROUND THE STATE:

East Lansing Public Library Receives Two Grants in Support of Early
Childhood Programming
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#16

St. Clair County Library System Holds Historical Gems
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#17

Libraries Co-Sponsor Teen Poetry Slam
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#18

State Librarian Presents Plaque to Munson Medical Center Department of
Library Services
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-106488--,00.html#19

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activities plus other items of interest to the Michigan library
community. The Library of Michigan is an agency of the Michigan
Department of History, Arts and Libraries. Please direct comments,
questions or article/news item submissions to:

Casey Warner, Communications Office
Department of History, Arts and Libraries
P.O. Box 30738
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Warnerc1 at michigan.gov 
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