Library of Michigan

Object Type: Folder
In Folder: Michigan Department of Education

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Library of Michigan

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Item Data

Title: Library of Michigan

Scope and Content: The Library of Michigan collects and preserves Michigan publications, conducts reference and research, and supports libraries statewide.

Division: Library of Michigan

Agency: Michigan Department of Education

Language: english

Location of Originals: Archives of Michigan

Use Restrictions: Please contact the Archives of Michigan for permission to publish.

Access Restrictions: To preserve the original items, this collection is only available online.

Notes

Biography or Historical Note: A territorial library was established by Michigan's Territorial Council in 1828. When Michigan became a state in 1837, the library was placed under the control of the governor's secretary. Public Act 74 of 1840 transferred the state library to the Secretary of State. From 1885-1937, the library operated under the state's Library Department. Public Act 106 of 1937 established the State Board of Libraries and administrative control of the state library was transferred there. In 1965, the state library was transferred from the State Board of Libraries to the Department of Education by Public Act 380 and it was transferred to the Legislative Council in 1983 by Public Act 540, which also changed its name to Library of Michigan. The Library of Michigan was transferred to the newly created Department of History, Arts, and Libraries (HAL) by Public Act 63 of 2001 and was transferred back to the Department of Education when HAL was dissolved by Executive Order 2009-26.

System of arrangement: Records are arranged by type, they by date of transfer to the Archives of Michigan. Audiovisual materials are represented in this collection. Individual files can be found at the record group level.

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Audiovisual Materials

This record series contains photographs, negatives, films, videotapes, digital videos and photographs, filmstrips, audiotapes, and slides. The material may be crated by agencies to document promotional activities, training, accomplishments, special events, initiatives, or personnel.

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