In the traditional sense of the word, a library is a collection of books and periodicals. It can refer to an individual's private collection, but more often it is a large collection that is funded and maintained by a city or institution. This collection is often used by people who choose not to--or cannot afford to--purchase an extensive collection themselves.
However, with the collection or invention of media other than books for storing information, many libraries are now also repositories and access points for maps, prints or other artwork, microfilm, microfiche, audio tapes, CDs, LPs, video tapes and DVDs, and provide public facilities to access CD-ROM and subscription databases and the Internet. Thus, modern libraries are increasingly being redefined as places to get unrestricted access to information in many formats and from many sources.
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Bentley Genealogy Page - This is the University of Michigan genealogy library, including many resources relating especially to Washtenaw County and the University of Michigan.
Burton Historical Collection - The Detroit Public Library includes an extensive collection of local and state history, family history, and rare books.
Central U.P. and NMU Archives - Northern Michigan University's archives includes university papers, along with those relating to five central Upper Peninsula counties. Special collections include Dominic Jacobetti legislative papers, labor archives, and rare books.
Clarke Historical Library - Central Michigan University's library has posted online versions of several mid-Michigan county histories.
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Joint Archives of Holland - Search history and genealogy collections including resources about Dutch American history, Albertus Van Raalte, Hope College, the Netherlands, and Holland, Michigan.
Library of Michigan Genealogy - Offers much information, including a directory of new genealogy titles, an online 1870 census index, and research tips.
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Michigan Historical Center - This home page allows you to explore the museums of the Michigan Historical Center, the State Archives, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of the State Archaeologist, and Michigan History Magazine. It includes a searchable database of 3,000 state historic sites.
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MSU Archives and Historical Collections - The collection includes Michigan State University faculty and alumni records and Michigan-related documents -- including more than 50,000 photographs. The collection catalog may be searched on-line.
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