How to Order a Book from the Michigan eLibrary

Michigan eLibrary, MEL, or MELCAT is a service that is offered to some Michigan residents through their home library. Patrons can use MEL to order and borrow books, audiobooks, music CDs, and movies. If the desired item is available, patrons can pick these items up from their home library in about two or three weeks. This wikiHow will teach you how to reserve a book using the Michigan eLibrary.

Steps

  1. Get a library card . Make sure you have a library card in the city that you live and that it is in good standing. Good standing means that the card has been renewed and you have used it recently.
  2. 2
    Open up your web browser. Go to  http://elibrary.mel.org/search .
    • If you are not sure if your library is a participant, click on "Participating Libraries" on the Michigan eLibrary website and look at the list. You can also check your library's website to see if they participate, or call your library.
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  3. 3
    Search for the book. Click on the dropdown box and select the type of information you wish to search - for instance, a title, author, or keyword. Type in the information that you have and click on the blue Find It! button.
  4. 4
    Find the book that you want to borrow. There may be many to choose from, so you may need to scroll down the page.
  5. 5
    Reserve the book. Once you find the book you're looking for, click the blue Get This for Me! button, next to the book's publication year.
  6. 6
    Confirm your library information. Click on the dropdown box and select your local library. In the appropriate fields below, type in your full name, and the card number on your library card. Once finished, click the blue Submit button.
  7. 7
    Choose your pickup spot. Some libraries may have different pickup locations. Select a pickup location, and click the blue Submit button to reserve the book.
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