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Explore the many ways of supporting the Library of Michigan. Find information below about current collection campaigns, ongoing needs, a list of materials accepted by the Library of Michigan, and ways of financially supporting the Library of Michigan through contributions to the Library of Michigan Foundation.
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Together, We Can Preserve Michigan's Story!

Your gift to the Library of Michigan Foundation helps preserve Michigan's rich history, expand extraordinary collections, and ensure that these invaluable resources remain accessible for generations to come. Invest in knowledge, history, and lifelong learning by supporting the Library of Michigan through a donation today.
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Current Priorities

Learn more about the Library of Michigan's collection campaigns as well as how to financial support its services and collections through contributions to the Library of Michigan Foundation.
  • 2024 Library of Michigan About The Library Make A Gift Yearbooks

    Michigan Yearbook Collection Project

    Help preserve the rich legacy of Michigan's high school and post-secondary institutions. The Library of Michigan is actively accepting Michigan yearbooks of high schools, colleges/universities, and other post-secondary institutions (e.g. nursing schools, business schools, vocational/technical schools).
    Explore the Michigan Yearbook Collection Project
  • 2025 Library of Michigan About the Library Make A Gift Foundation

    Library of Michigan Foundation

    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. Discover many of the Library’s most impactful programs supported by the Library of Michigan Foundation in the Ongoing Needs area below.
    Explore the Library of Michigan Foundation
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    MiMusic Experience Project

    Help us preserve and celebrate Michigan’s rich musical heritage by supporting the MiMusic Experience campaign at the Library of Michigan. From Motown to modern indie, Michigan’s sounds have shaped the nation’s cultural landscape. Your donation will help collect, archive, and share the stories, recordings, and legacies of the artists who call Michigan home. Join us in ensuring that future generations can experience the music that defines our state.
    Explore the MiMusic Experience Project
  • 2025 Library of Michigan About the Library Library Gift Penal Publications 5

    Prison and Reformatory Periodicals

    The Michigan Prison and Reformatory Periodicals collection at the Library of Michigan is incomplete. Help the Library of Michigan develop a comprehensive collection of prison and reformatory periodicals by donating to the Library of Michigan. Individuals with publications from Michigan correctional facilities are encouraged to contact library staff to see if their items are among the missing issues the Library of Michigan needs.
    Explore the Prison and Reformatory Periodicals Project

Ongoing Needs

Looking for an area to direct your gift? Discover several of the many Ongoing Needs of the Library of Michigan outlined below. These areas are where funds will have an immediate impact on programs, services, and collections. Connect with the Library of Michigan Foundation to support these areas and more.
  • 2022 Library of Michigan About The Library Library Gift Family History

    Family History Resources

    Help to enhance the family history collections and programming provided through the Library of Michigan by contributing to the Callard Genealogy Fund.
  • 2022 Library of Michigan About The Library Library Gift Rare

    Griffiths Rare Book Room Collection

    Help preserve and protect unique, historically significant materials stored in the Martha W. Griffiths Michigan Rare Book Room that offer invaluable insights into our state by contributing to the Griffiths Endowment Fund. 
  • 2025 Library of Michigan About The Library Library Gift Michigan Center for the Book

    Michigan Center for the Book

    Support statewide programs from the Michigan Center for the Book that promote reading, literacy, and a love of literature among all ages. Your contribution helps celebrate Michigan's rich literary heritage and connects communities through author events, educational initiatives, and more.
  • 2022 Library of Michigan About The Library Library Gift Michigan Notable Books

    Michigan Notable Books

    Support the Michigan Notable Books program as it honors the books that celebrate Michigan’s people, places, and history. Help bring programs to communities across the state, foster engagement and inspire a deeper appreciation for Michigan books and authors.

Donate to the Library of Michigan's Collections

The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Examples of items accepted include (but not limited to):

  • State of Michigan and local government published documents and publications
  • Published (privately or commercially) films, videos and audio recordings of Michigan governments, businesses and organizations
  • Minutes, reports, and proceedings of Michigan organizations
  • Directories of Michigan localities and organizations
  • Michigan maps and flat file items (e.g. posters)
  • Brochures and flyers
  • Michigan newspapers, periodicals, and serials
  • Compiled Michigan-focused conference papers

 

  • Michigan Family History information
    • Compiled cemetery transcriptions
    • Published vital record information
    • Society newsletters
    • Published histories of Michigan localities
  • Yearbooks of Michigan high schools, colleges/universities, and other post-secondary institutions
  • Printed Fiction/Non-Fiction works (commercially or privately/self-published) by Michigan authors
  • Collective papers of Michigan authors
    • Letters, emails
    • Journals, diaries, blogs

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.

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    Gift Form for Donating Physical Items

    All donors are asked to submit a donation form when gifting physical items to the Library of Michigan. This allows staff to inventory incoming donations prior to processing. Physical forms are available at the Library of Michigan's 2nd Floor Reference Desk. Donors may also use our online donation form, especially if they mail items to the Library of Michigan.

    Do not submit form until after communicating first with Library of Michigan staff. Contact the Library of Michigan at Librarian@Michigan.gov or 517-335-1477.

    Gift Form

Donations of Law Library Collections to the State Law Library

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.