Policies

Materials in LMDigital may be protected by U.S. copyright law (title 17, U. S. Code) . Users are responsible for determining whether their intended use is allowed. Any transmission or reproduction beyond what is allowed under fair use requires written permission from the copyright owner.

What you need to know

• Some items may be used under Fair Use, but anything beyond that requires written permission from the copyright holder.
• If an item’s metadata does not include specific Terms of Use, you must independently determine your rights under U.S. copyright law.
• When in doubt, consult the resources linked below or contact us.

If you are a rights holder

If you believe your work appears on LMDigital without proper attribution or permission, please contact us. 
Include:

• Your name and contact information
• A link to the item
• A brief description of the issue

The Library of Michigan also offers options for creators and rights holders who wish to assert copyright or limit reuse of their materials in this repository. 

Helpful copyright resources

• Michigan.gov Terms of Use Policy
• Copyright.gov
• Copyright Law of the United States (through December 2016)
• U.S. Copyright Office Fair Use Index (updated March 2018)
• Copyright & Fair Use, Stanford University Libraries
• Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright, U.S. Copyright Office
• Creative Commons
• U.S. Copyright Office Circulars and Factsheets
• Hathi Trust Digital Library
• Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States

Unless specifically stated, the Library of Michigan is not responsible for the content contributed by original creators on this site.

• Any sensitive or private information posted inappropriately is the sole responsibility of the original author or creator.
• Requests for redaction will be considered only when submitted by the original author or creator.
• If you have concerns about content appearing on this site, please contact us.

LMDigital follows the State of Michigan’s Digital Standards. See the State of Michigan's statement on Digital Standards which guide accessibility, usability, and digital service design across state agencies.

The Library of Michigan Digital Collections (LMDigital) provides online access to a broad range of historical and archival materials drawn from the Library of Michigan's collections. Because these collections span many formats, time periods, and levels of preservation, some items may not yet meet full accessibility standards. The Library of Michigan is committed to expanding accessible access across the platform and improving usability over time.

If you encounter an accessibility barrier or are unable to use a particular item, we welcome the opportunity to assist. To help us respond as effectively as possible, please include:

• A brief description of the accessibility issue you experienced
• The specific web address (URL) of the item or page
• The format that would be most usable for you
• Your preferred contact information

We will make every reasonable effort to provide an accessible alternative or otherwise help you access the material.

Contact us:   Email: lm-digitization@michigan.gov Phone: 517‑335‑1477