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Library of Michigan reference staff provide a variety of services to State of Michigan employees. Staff will:
Our research draws from a variety of print and electronic resources. The Library's Main Collection focuses on government and policy research as well as includes a strong general reference collection. Staff also meet your information needs with our Special Collections, which comprises of Law, Federal and State Government documents, and Michigan material.
The Library of Michigan offers a wide range of print and digital resources for State of Michigan employees.
Not finding something in our collections? State employees can request work-related material from the Library of Michigan to be delivered through InterLibrary Loan. Submit your information request electronically through our online forms.
Request A Book
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Have more questions about InterLibrary Loans. Find more information on our InterLibrary Loan FAQ page.
Many resources through the Library of Michigan require a Library of Michigan Library Card for access. This includes checking out circulating items from the Library's physical collection and using online databases subscribed to by the Library of Michigan. All State of Michigan employees are eligible for cards. Register for card in-person at the library's reference desk or digitally through our online form.
Items borrowed from the Library of Michigan may be returned at the 2nd floor Service Desk or at our outside book return, which is accessible from the circle drive by the south entrance to our building. Enter the drive from Kalamazoo St. between Butler and Pine Streets.
As of Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Library of Michigan's MeLCat Borrowing and Lending is suspended while the library undergoes a significant software transition. Please consider utilizing your library card from your local public library to obtain MeLCat materials from other Michigan libraries. Use the Michigan Library Directory to find your nearest public library.
Library of Michigan staff are available to provide tours and tutorial sessions to State of Michigan employees on Library resources. Tours/Sessions may be scheduled for in-person at our facility or remotely through Microsoft Teams. Email us at Librarian@Michigan.gov or call 517-335-1477 for available dates/times.
The State Law Library offers research services and training sessions to State of Michigan employees that are specifically tailored to the the Law Library collection. Find more information on the Law Library's Research Services page.
The Michigan Library and Historical Center's Lake Superior and Forum rooms are administered by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Inquiries about reserving these rooms are to be directed to the DTMB Events Coordinator by either calling 517-242-6917 or emailing DTMB-Events-Coordinator@michigan.gov.
Contact us with your information needs. Request research assistance by:
Reference
517-335-1477
Librarian@Michigan.gov
Law
517-335-1480
LMlawlib@Michigan.gov
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Updated: 1/23/2024