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

[Sonya Norris]

Access newsletter, March 2005

The March 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_20702-112478--,00.html 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

News from Acting State Librarian Nancy Robertson
Hear from Nancy on the latest developments of the Michigan eLibrary and the Michigan Library Digitization Task Force.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#1 


Launch of "New" Michigan eLibrary Postponed
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#2 


Library of Michigan Offers FREE Daylong Genealogy Seminar March 26 
Everything you and your patrons want to know about getting started in this popular and fast-growing field!  Topics include Michigan genealogy research, AncestryPlus, genealogy research in the Rare Book Room, Census indexes, genealogy manuscript collections, and much more.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#3 


Women in Librarianship: Loleta Fyan
In honor of Women's History Month, learn more about Loleta Dawson Fyan, Michigan's first professionally trained state librarian.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#4 


2005 Michigan Notable Books Make Great Reads for Patrons
When patrons ask for reading recommendations, consider this year's crop of Michigan Notable Books - our state's own "top 20."
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#5 


Continuing Education Opportunities from the Library of Michigan
Register for the Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference, the Beginning Workshop and more.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#6 


Celebrate "Michigan on the Move" at Your Library for Michigan Week 2005
Find out how your library can take part in Michigan Week 2005.  Get program ideas, award nomination forms and more at the Michigan Week Web site.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#7 


The Librarian on the Loose Speaks! An Interview with Nancy Pearl
Hear Nancy's thoughts on librarianship, turning kids onto reading, community reading programs and more.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#8 


Movers and Seekers: Michigan Immigrants and Migrants
Your patrons will likely be interested in the new Michigan Historical Museum (Lansing) exhibit which tells the story of 20th-century immigrants from many countries who sought and found a better life in the Great Lakes State.  Learn more about the exhibit and related programming.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#9 


SBPH Receives Grant to Purchase Braille Embosser
The Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund (MBTF) has made it possible for SBPH to create Braille labels for locally produced cassette tapes.  
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#10 


News from Michigan Center for the Book
Center for the Book announces availability of "Summer Knight's Reading" bookmarks, a new "author visits" Web site and forum, and a grant program to support literary events statewide.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#11 


Web-Sitings: Women's History Month
A collection of informative sites that highlight women's achievements and milestones.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#12 


Around the State:
·	Cadillac-Wexford County Public Library Receives $10,000 Loleta D. Fyan Grant
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#ats1 
·	Charlevoix Library Makes Digitized Obituaries Available to Patrons
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#ats2 
·	Houghton Lake Public Library "Page-Turners" Celebrate Six Years of Great Reading
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#ats3 
·	Houghton Lake Public Library Named One of Best Small Libraries in America
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#ats4 
·	Marshall District Library Director Renwick Garypie to Retire March 31
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-112478--,00.html#ats5 


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