Libraries

Walters and Winters are top vote getters

The Michigan Library Association is calling on state lawmakers to protect and aid readers' access to library books. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Eastern Michigan University students were given the opportunity to create a radio reporting project as a final class project. The project was guided and directed by professor Dr. Sadaf Ali in partnership with WEMU. This is the work of Nora Gibson. She chose to take a close look at EMU’s Halle Library.

Members of the University of Michigan’s Lecturers’ Employee Organization’s Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums bargaining unit (LEO-GLAM) have overwhelmingly approved a strike pledge. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The University of Michigan’s Lecturer Employee Union for Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LEO-GLAM) has reached tentative agreements with university officials regarding two of the three requested adjustments to their workers' union contract after rallying in Ann Arbor on Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti residents no longer have to wonder and wait as the downtown location of the Ypsilanti District Library on Michigan Avenue reopens today after a series of delays. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

The Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat) is in a precarious position for funding after President Trump issued an executive order eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local reaction.

Michigan House Democrats have announced a bill that would protect public libraries from demands of LGBT books being pulled from their shelves. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local story.

The free fare program is in partnership with the libraries' Summer Games. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

The Michigan Avenue branch of the Ypsilanti District Library flooded during a severe rainstorm back in July. Its closing has been a big loss to the community, but plans are in the works to come back bigger and better. WEMU's Josh Hakala and Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale caught up with downtown branch manager Joy Cichewicz for the latest.