LibrarySpot has designated the Michigan Electronic Library (MEL) as Site of the Month for March 1999. LibrarySpot issued the following press release:

Michigan Electronic Library Wins LibrarySpot(tm) "Library Site of the Month" Award

EVANSTON, IL - LibrarySpot, the information sweetspot of the best library and reference resources on the Web, today announced that the Michigan Electronic Library, MEL, has been selected as "Library Site of the Month" for March. Each month, LibrarySpot recognizes one site as the "Site of the Month" for its outstanding contributions to the library community online. The "Library Site of the Year" will be selected from "Site of the Month" winners at the end of 1999.

"This colorful and well-organized site is a terrific example of the library community working together," said Lauren Zollinger, LibrarySpot managing editor. "The result of this teamwork is a fantastic resource for Internet users inside and outside of Michigan."

MEL serves as a virtual library of electronic information resources with a focus on 13 general interest areas. Each content section, such as Arts & Humanities, Social Issues & Social Science, and Recreation & Leisure, is maintained by a librarian who specializes in the field, producing a high-quality set of resources.

In addition to high-utility links, visitors will find tax forms, museum exhibits, in-depth local information, periodicals, education and government updates and much more.

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Updated 01/09/2006