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Library of Michigan and its collection
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The Library of Michigan, located in Lansing, serves as the state library for Michigan. It is a significant institution that collects and preserves Michigan publications, conducts reference and research, and supports libraries statewide. The library has been a division of the Michigan Department of Education since 2009.
Michigan History Museum
In addition to its function as the state library, the Library of Michigan also operates the Michigan History Museum within the library building. The museum includes permanent and seasonal exhibits on Michigan history and is open to the public.
Library of Michigan's Collection
The Library of Michigan is a five-story building that houses over 3.2 million different items, taking up over 27 miles (43 km) of shelves. This vast collection includes one of the ten largest genealogical collections in the United States and a Michigan collection containing legal materials dating back centuries.
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