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

[Sonya Norris]

Access newsletter, May 2005

The May 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_20702-117995--,00.html 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

News from Nancy
An update from Acting State Librarian Nancy Robertson.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#1 

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan Humanities Council and Library of Michigan Announce Grant Program for Libraries
This new program will provide funding to libraries across the state for projects that infuse new arts and cultural resources into community-based literary programs.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#2 

Michigan Public Library Supporters Purchase Over 1,400 Fund-Raising Tickets for May 15 Detroit Tigers Game
More than 1,400 tickets were purchased at libraries for the May 15 Detroit Tigers game, a fund-raising effort which is part of the "Ernie and Tram Go to Bat for Michigan Public Libraries" campaign.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#3 

LM Staff Member Receives Professional Service Award from Wayne State's Library and Information Science Program
Congratulations to Carole C. Callard, genealogy specialist at the Library of Michigan and Abrams Foundation genealogy chair, who will receive recognition in June as a winner of the 2004/05 Professional Service Award from the Library and Information Science Program at Wayne State University. 
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#4 

Upcoming Continuing Education Opportunities from the Library of Michigan
Information about Beginning Workshop 2005, Trustee Basic Training and more.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#5 

Governor Granholm Proclaims Michigan Week May 21-27, 2005
Governor Jennifer Granholm today recently declared May 21-27 as Michigan Week 2005.  Find out more about how your library can celebrate.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#6 

'Michigan Notable Books' Authors Share Their Stories on the Road at Dozens of Libraries Statewide
 "On the Move with Michigan Notables" will bring many of the 2005 Michigan Notable Book authors into 36 libraries statewide to talk about their books, answer questions about their work, and sign copies of their books.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#7   

Web-Sitings: Michigan Week 2005
To celebrate Michigan Week 2005, learn more about Michigan's history and culture by exploring these Web pages.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#8 

Improve Michigan History and Literacy Skills with 'The Mitten'
"The Mitten," a publication offering an overview of a single Michigan history topic and related sub-topics in each issue is a great way to bring variety and fun to your Michigan history or literacy programs.
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#9 

Michigan Firsts
Pick almost any subject and you will find that Michigan was always leading the way. In honor of Michigan Week, here is a list of just a few of many Michigan "firsts."
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#10 

Michigan Center for the Book Among Five State Centers Honored For Innovative Reading Promotion Projects
http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20702-117995--,00.html#11 


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