The Library of Michigan is the state library of the U.S. state of Michigan , located in the state capital, Lansing . It is housed in the 5-story Michigan Library and Historical Center building. The library's purpose is to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research, and support libraries statewide.
19-618: The Library of Michigan has been a division of the Michigan Department of Education since 2009. A key service of the Library of Michigan is the Michigan eLibrary (MeL), one of the first online libraries on the Internet. MeL provides full-text articles, books, Michigan history materials, and evaluated web sites to residents of the state of Michigan. In addition to its function as the state library,
38-456: A territorial library was created containing laws and government documents for use by the territorial council, and William B. Hunt was appointed the territorial librarian. Nine years later, the former territorial library became the state library, and Governor Stevens T. Mason appointed Oren Marsh as the first state librarian. In 1879, the state library moved to the new State Capitol in Lansing. It
57-645: Is a spokesperson for education in the state. The superintendent also is the primary liaison to the United States Department of Education and other federal agencies. Major departmental responsibilities include: educator preparation and certification; providing technical assistance to schools in the areas of education improvement and innovation, special education, grants, transportation, health and food programs; statewide student assessment; school accountability; career and technical education; early childhood learning; distribution of state school aid; and overseeing
76-426: Is housed in the 5-story Michigan Library and Historical Center building. The library's purpose is to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research, and support libraries statewide. The Library of Michigan has been a division of the Michigan Department of Education since 2009. A key service of the Library of Michigan is the Michigan eLibrary (MeL), one of the first online libraries on
95-459: The 1951 fire. In 2001, the library was moved to the new Department of History, Arts and Libraries. After that department's abolition in 2009, the library was moved back to the Department of Education. The Library of Michigan at 5 stories contains over 3.2 million different items that take up over 27 miles (43 km) of shelves. Opened in 1989, the Library of Michigan building also contains one of
114-600: The Governor's Cabinet, the State Administrative Board, and acts as chair and a non-voting member of the State Board of Education. The superintendent advises the legislature on education policy and funding needs, as defined by the State Board of Education. The superintendent is responsible for the implementation of bills passed by the legislature and policies established by the State Board of Education. The superintendent
133-483: The Internet. MeL provides full-text articles, books, Michigan history materials, and evaluated web sites to residents of the state of Michigan. In addition to its function as the state library, the Library of Michigan also operates the Michigan History Museum in the library building. The Michigan History Museum includes permanent and seasonal exhibits on Michigan history, and is open to the public. In 1828,
152-411: The Library of Michigan also operates the Michigan History Museum in the library building. The Michigan History Museum includes permanent and seasonal exhibits on Michigan history, and is open to the public. In 1828, a territorial library was created containing laws and government documents for use by the territorial council, and William B. Hunt was appointed the territorial librarian. Nine years later,
171-612: The Library of Michigan building also contains one of the ten largest genealogical collections in the United States . Another feature is a Michigan collection containing legal materials that date back centuries. Other features of the library and historical center include the Michigan Historical Museum, the Archives of Michigan, and newspapers on microfilm from papers all over the state. The State of Michigan Law Library moved to
190-449: The building in the summer of 2007. 42°43′56″N 84°33′49″W / 42.73221°N 84.56364°W / 42.73221; -84.56364 Michigan Department of Education The Michigan Department of Education ( MDE ) is a state agency of Michigan , in the United States . The MDE oversees public school districts in the state. The department is governed by the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education
209-628: The distribution and use of federal education program funding. The department also operates the Library of Michigan and the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint. The following is a list of those who have served as Michigan Superintendent of Public Instruction. Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan is the state library of the U.S. state of Michigan , located in the state capital, Lansing . It
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#1732881504266228-525: The former territorial library became the state library, and Governor Stevens T. Mason appointed Oren Marsh as the first state librarian. In 1879, the state library moved to the new State Capitol in Lansing. It was originally a two-story room on the second and third floor in the west wing. The space is now the Speaker's Library on the second floor and the House Appropriations Committee room on
247-526: The library from the Department of Education to the Legislative Council. Three years later, the Library of Michigan Foundation, which secures funds to support the library's priority programs and projects, was established. In 1988, the Michigan Library and Historical Center opened, tripling the Library of Michigan's space and merging its full collection of books in one place for the first time since
266-413: The state board, without the right to vote. The superintendent of public instruction is appointed by the board for a term to be determined by the board, to serve as its chair, without the right to vote. The department is led by the superintendent of public instruction, Michael F. Rice , who was appointed in 2019. As the principal executive officer of the Department of Education, the superintendent sits on
285-400: The ten largest genealogical collections in the United States . Another feature is a Michigan collection containing legal materials that date back centuries. Other features of the library and historical center include the Michigan Historical Museum, the Archives of Michigan, and newspapers on microfilm from papers all over the state. The State of Michigan Law Library moved to the building in
304-493: The third floor. A fire in the State Office Building where the library was housed in 1951 destroyed 20,000 books and damaged 30,000 more. Public Act 540 of 1982 created the Library of Michigan and transferred control of the library from the Department of Education to the Legislative Council. Three years later, the Library of Michigan Foundation, which secures funds to support the library's priority programs and projects,
323-550: Was established. In 1988, the Michigan Library and Historical Center opened, tripling the Library of Michigan's space and merging its full collection of books in one place for the first time since the 1951 fire. In 2001, the library was moved to the new Department of History, Arts and Libraries. After that department's abolition in 2009, the library was moved back to the Department of Education. The Library of Michigan at 5 stories contains over 3.2 million different items that take up over 27 miles (43 km) of shelves. Opened in 1989,
342-566: Was first provided for in the Constitution of 1850 and currently exists through the provisions of Article VIII, Section 3, of the Constitution of 1963 . The state board is composed of eight members nominated by party conventions and elected at-large for terms of eight years, with two members being elected at each biennial state general election. The governor is authorized to fill vacancies on the state board and also serves as an ex officio member of
361-411: Was originally a two-story room on the second and third floor in the west wing. The space is now the Speaker's Library on the second floor and the House Appropriations Committee room on the third floor. A fire in the State Office Building where the library was housed in 1951 destroyed 20,000 books and damaged 30,000 more. Public Act 540 of 1982 created the Library of Michigan and transferred control of
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