While I appreciate the problems of the Michigan Library -- we have our funding problems with the Hamilton Co. library -- this mailing list is not the place to post this message and is, therefore, off topic. I would suggest you post the message on the county lists in the state of Michigan. Thanks, Marilyn - List Administrator ------------------original message---------------- In a message dated 9/8/2009 11:51:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, marimba62@comcast.net writes: I encourage those who value genealogy records to consider supporting the Library of Michigan to keep these records available and not scattered and lost throughout the state. Information is available below.