Program |
Gross Appropriation |
Appropriation Breakdown |
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Michigan Library |
$2,002,783[74] |
All from GF/GP |
Historical Center |
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Program Description:
Included in the line item "Library of Michigan Operations" are funds appropriated for the Michigan Library Historical Center, which is a museum housed inside the Library of Michigan. Exhibits at the museum are often changed or rotated; thus allowing for a wide variety of exhibits to be housed.
Recommended Action:
The Historical Center is a wonderful facility, but should not be a function of state government. The state should transfer ownership of the museum to a university, foundation or other private owner, giving it the same independence that private museums enjoy. The museum is simply not necessary to the successful operations of the library.