By, for and about Michigan libraries.

What is Michlib-L?
Michlib-L is an email-based discussion list by, for and about Michigan libraries. Michlib-L was one of the first statewide library discussion lists on the Internet.

Who Can Join?
Anyone with an interest in Michigan libraries may join. Librarians and library support staff are especially encouraged to join.

How Do I Subscribe?
Go to http://lists.dhal.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l and follow the instructions.

What Kind of Information is Posted?
Michigan library job postings, information about the Michigan eLibrary and other statewide initiatives, census questions, offers of old runs of journals, library furniture for sale, discussion about the state of libraries, policy questions, help with problems, name that poem or book - everything library-related except advertising by commercial vendors. Michlib-L is where many official notices from the Library of Michigan and other statewide library groups are made.

What Types of Libraries are Represented on Michlib-L?
All types of libraries participate: academic, public, school, special and government.

Who Can Post?
Only members of the list may post. All other submissions go to the list moderator for approval.

How Do I Find Something I Saw Posted Once?
You can use the Michlib-L archives going back to 2001. Those archives are available at http://lists.dhal.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l. Even older messages can often be found through a Google search.

Am I Going to Get Tons of Email or Spam?
No. The traffic on Michlib-L averages 4-5 messages per day. A digest version is available. Only subscribers can post to the list and the list is moderated so you will not get spam.

How Do I Unsubscribe?
Go to http://lists.dhal.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l and follow the instructions.

More Questions?
Contact Sonya Schryer Norris, Michlib-L Moderator at norriss2@michigan.gov or call 517-373-4457.

Updated 03/13/2008