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Collections

• Genealogy
Explore family history research at one of the top 10 genealogy libraries in the United States.

• Government Documents
The Library collects both Michigan and federal government publications.

• Law Library
Focuses on sources of Michigan law. Includes law of other states, federal, and foreign.

• Maps
The Library has thousands of city, county, state, and federal maps.

• Michigan Collection
Materials about the state, its people and their history.

• Newspaper Holdings
A list of newspapers, organized by Michigan county, available at the Library.

• Rare Book Room
Special collections include angling, law, Great Lakes, travel and Americana.

• Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Books on tape delivery for those who are unable to use standard print material due to a visual or physical disability.

Research Sources

• ANSWER Library Catalog
Search for books, magazines and newspapers, videos, maps, and more held at the Library of Michigan.

• Genealogy Subject Guides
Guides highlighting specific areas of genealogical research at the Library of Michigan, such as regional and international sources, immigration and the Civil War.

• MeL, the Michigan eLibrary
Search subscription databases, browse librarian-recommended Web resources and request items through MeLCat, the statewide library catalog and borrowing service.

• Michigan in Brief
Facts on Michigan's history, state symbols, population, geography, economy and more.

• New Titles
Browse a list of new materials at the Library of Michigan.

• Research Guides and Reading Lists
Legislative and state employees newsletter, bibliographies of current topics, local history guides and genealogy resources.


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