This report presents the Library of Michigan's (LM) long term plan for the period of March, 1997 to September, 1999. The external and internal initiatives of the Board of Trustees are first highlighted. Then, following the Library of Michigan vision statement, four topics are discussed. These each include an outline of the objective and the strategies adopted. Objectives statements are: (1) LM provides access to Michigan and government information with optimum speed and ease of use. Priority users include legislators and state employees to whom the Library provides the broadest possible services; (2) LM is a visionary mentor to libraries throughout the state, providing and strengthening library cooperation and development among all Michigan's libraries; (3) Using a team approach, LM staff is empowered to work to their full capabilities in a complex and changing environment to serve the library and its clients; and (4) LM actively pursues funding sources to support and strengthen the collections of the Library, access to technology, and the provision of services to its clients. (AEF)