Vigorous advocacy by library supporters in Michigan pushed Gov. Jennifer Gran-holm to modify her July 13 Executive Order with a directive prioritizing continued support for the statewide library book and electronic material sharing programs, Michigan eLibrary (MeL), and Michigan eL brary Catalog (MeL-Cat), as well as ensuring that a state librarian position remains, even if the job is no longer a political appointment.rnWhile the Michigan Library Association (MLA) applauded Granholm's response, MLA was still planning to hold a rally September 10 to protest proposed legislative budget cuts.
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