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Financially support the Library of Michigan by donating to the Library of Michigan Foundation, which assists Library of Michigan programs, collections, and services otherwise not supported by state or federal funding. Learn more below and at LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org.
The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Examples of items accepted include (but not limited to):
All gifted/donated items become the property of the Library of Michigan and will be evaluated and handled in the same manner as purchased materials. No conditional terms of acceptance are permitted. Acceptance of all items is at the discretion of the Library of Michigan. Inquiries about donations may be made by contacting the Library of Michigan at 517-335-1477 or by email to Librarian@Michigan.gov. Please feel free to direct interested donors to this page by using the URL www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift.
Help support the Library of Michigan's initiative for collecting Michigan yearbooks. Please use these downloadable/printable posters at your library or organization.
The goal of the initiative is to have 2 copies of each yearbook at the Library of Michigan. Please connect with library staff beforehand to ensure potential donations do not duplicate items already in the collection.
The Library of Michigan is accepting yearbooks of Michigan high schools, colleges/universities, and other post-secondary institutions (e.g. nursing schools, business schools, vocational/technical schools). These include public, private, and parochial schools across the state. Publications from both closed and currently operating institutions are accepted.
The goal is to have two copies of each yearbook – one that will always remain at the building as a reference copy while the other being available as a circulating item that Library of Michigan library cardholders can check out.
Yearbooks of elementary schools, middles schools, and junior high schools are not part of this project.
The State Law Library frequently receives offers of Michigan legal titles from closed law practices and firms, but has little need for additional donations due to an oversupply and limited space. With a shift towards digital resources and fewer practitioners needing large print libraries, the market for used print legal books is currently very low. Donors can send a list of titles to LMLawLib@Michigan.gov for review, but acceptance is rare. Alternative options include Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., eBay, and Better World Books for selling or donating such collections.
Your tax-deductible gift today will help ensure crucial programs, including library services statewide, stay alive and well. Libraries are one of our most treasured resources and with your generosity the Library of Michigan will have an impact on the future of Michigan. The Library has served the people of Michigan since 1828 by focusing resources on critical needs of Michigan residents, telling and preserving the story of our state’s rich cultural heritage, and much more that we could not do without the generous support of individuals such as you!
The Library of Michigan Foundation provides opportunities for charitable giving to support Library of Michigan programs, collections, and services otherwise not provided through state or federal funding. Among the Library’s most impactful programs, are the Michigan Notable Books promoting Michigan authors, books and a shared literary culture; Ready to Read Michigan inspiring shared reading with young children and families, Library Development supporting libraries statewide with valuable resources; and Rare Book Collections preserving the story of our state’s rich heritage!
Visit www.LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org to make a gift today or to learn more contact Patricia Headley, Chief Development Officer, at headleyp@michigan.gov. Make a gift online using the Foundation's Donation Form.
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Updated: 8/23/2024
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