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What is MeLCat?
MeLCat is a statewide catalog of books, CDs, DVDs and more. MeLCat is the new way to borrow materials not available from your home library. By following the instructions printed below, Bridgman and Lake Township residents may access MeLCat online and borrow items located throughout the state of Michigan.
 
Participating MeLCat libraries have agreed to share their materials with other libraries, creating a resource sharing system for the entire state of Michigan. Patrons will be responsible for initiating their own requests and items will be delivered to their home library via a statewide delivery system.
 
Patrons must have a current library card, and be in good standing  for at least 30 days before using MeLCat.

Patrons are responsible for: 
  1. Keeping their contact information up to date.
  2. Returning MeLCat items to the library which obtained the material for them on or before the due date.
  3. Paying any late fees, damage or replacement costs.
How Do I Use MelCat?
Verify that the Bridgman Library does not have the book you are looking for before making an Interlibrary Loan request.
 
To request an Interlibrary Loan, click logo to search MeLCat    MeLCat

Quick MeLCat Search:
  • Indicate Keyword, Author, Title, Series Title
  • Search For: _________________click Find It!
The search, if successful, will bring up TITLES:
  • Click on TITLE that seems to be what you are looking for.
  • When you find the appropriate selection verify that the media is correct (Book, CD, DVD)
  • Click Get this for me
The next screen will indicate what was requested and ask:
  • Which library card/account do you want to use?
  • Select Bridgman Public Library from the dropdown menu
  • Click submit above information
  • Mel Login screen
  • Login with Library Account Information
  • Type in your first and last name
  • Please enter your library card number barcode from the back of library card (no spaces)
If your request has been successful the last screen will say:
  • Your request for (Title and Author) was successful.
  • Item requested from (Library that will lend book)
  • Your request will be delivered to the circulation desk at Bridgman Public Library.
  • You will be notified by phone/email when your request comes to the library.
  • Patrons can check their requests or renew their items online at MyMel on Mel.org (1st page).