Reference Sources
General Reference Sources
- American Library Association
- Bill - Search the Michigan Legislature
- Braille and Talking Book Library
- Census and Statistical Data
- College Affordability Guide
- Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
- E-rate / Universal Service Fund (USF)
- Friends of Michigan Libraries
- Internet Public Library
- Interim Projections of Michigan Population by Age and Sex, 2000 - 2030
- Kids Count in Michigan 2019
- Latest Library Links (American Libraries)
- LibraryBizConnect
- Libraries and Veterans National Forum Toolkit
- Library of Michigan
- Michigan Center for the Book
- Michigan Library Association
- Michigan Library Directory
- Michigan Library Statistics and State Aid
- Michigan Certification and Continuing Education
- Michigan Notable Books
- Michigan Population Projections to the Year 2020
- MichLib-L Discussion Archives
- Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (formerly MLC)
- MIOSHA Posters
- National Book Awards
- Online Colleges - Michigan
- Public Act 89 of 1977
- QSAC
- Records Management Services
- State Aid eligibility - staffing requirements
- State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process
- Strategic Planning Resources
- Summer Reading Program (Collaborative Summer Library Program website)
- Takedown Notices Infosheet - Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA)
- WebJunction's Small & Rural Library Resources
Professional Development/Continuing Education
- ALA Accredited Programs
- Continuing Education Resources
- GCFLearnFree.com
- Microsoft Office quick start tutorials
- WebJunction Online Classes
Grant Resources
- Michigan Council for the Arts
- Michigan Humanities Council
- Federal Grants
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants
- Target Store Grants
- Captain Planet Foundation Grants
- VOYA Unsung Heroes
Library Automation
Low income Internet access
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Beginning on Monday March 16, Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access will be available to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription. Call 1-844-488-8395. Also, Charter offers WiFi hotspots with free Internet access: https://www.spectrum.com/wifi-hotspots.html
Comcast Internet Essentials - https://www.internetessentials.com/
Spectrum Internet Assist - https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist
Access from AT&T - https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#!/
FCC’s Lifeline Program - Enter zip code to find low-cost options from providers in your area - https://data.usac.org/publicreports/CompaniesNearMe/Download/Report
EveryoneOn - https://www.everyoneon.org/digital-tool-kit