A Few More Reasons to Get a Library of Michigan Library Card ... Besides it's Free

Last year we let everyone know that there were a variety of genealogy and historical database collections accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic if you had a Library of Michigan library card. Recently, a few more database/collections have been added. So if you still do not have a Library of Michigan library card and you qualify, what are you waiting for?

Are you a Michigan resident or an out-of-state student enrolled in a Michigan college or university? Yes to either? Don't wait any longer. A Library of Michigan library card is free!

Did you get a Library of Michigan library card last year? Yes? Then it is likely time to renew your card for some more genealogy fun time.

Like the other libraries in Michigan, the Library of Michigan is still closed during these COVID-19 times. Which means besides the library itself being closed, the Library of Michigan card services: LM Collections circulating collections at Lansing; MeLCat borrowing of materials from other Michigan libraries for pickup at the Library of Michigan; and LM Databases access to specialized subscription databases while visiting the library are currently not operating.

BUT the LM Databases services, during these COVID-19 times, is giving access to some of these specialized subscription databases from home!

Learn about Family History research through the Library of Michigan at www.michigan.gov/familyhistory and apply or renew at www.michigan.gov/librarycard for a Library of Michigan library card. (Remember, this is for Michigan residents and out-of-state students enrolled in a Michigan college or university.) The Library of Michigan will send you your library card information using email and send the physical card at a later date. It does not take long to get your library card information by email. Since applications are done online, you do need to supply your Michigan driver license number.

The Library of Michigan's list of databases accessible from home during these times.

What database can you access from home?  They are Ancestry Library Edition, Fold3 by Ancestry, Michigan History Magazine, MyHeritage Library Edition (also available thru MeL.org the Michigan Electronic Library), NewspaperArchive, Newspapers.com by Ancestry World Edition, ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Detroit Free Press, 1831-1999.

The Michigan Genealogical Council mentioned the new database Heritage Hub by GenealogyBank which is a collection of obituaries from GenealogyBank. MGC also mentioned a Detroit News 1873-1997 database but it is currently not listed and there were some access issues noted with it. If we find out more we will post an update.

This is a fantastic opportunity for genealogists. There is lots to explore, search and find.

See you soon at Mt. Clemens Public Library!
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