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ABOUT MeLCAT
MeLCat is the web-based, statewide union catalog and resource sharing system to share materials among all types of libraries in Michigan. Users are able to search the union catalog and place online requests directly. The system allows users to track the status of each request and automatically informs the user by email when the item is available for pick-up.
ELIGIBILITY and COST
Oakland University faculty, staff and currently enrolled
students are eligible to use MeLCat for free.
This project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology
Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and
is administered by the Library of Michigan.
LIMITATIONS
At present only circulating books, government documents and some audio visual materials are available through the system. Items are generally available for a three-week period with one renewal.
Users are allowed to have 50 active requests in the system at any one time.
HOW to USE MeLCat
Patrons may access MeLCat via the interlibrary loan home-page, by clicking here. To search and request, Oakland University patrons must logon by using their name and Grizzly Number. See the Frequently Asked Questions for more tips on using MeLCat.
PICK-UP and RETURN of MATERIALS
All books must be picked up at the Circulation Desk of Oakland University's Kresge Library and will be charged to the borrower's MeLCat account. Patrons will be notified by email when materials are ready to be picked up.
All MeLCat loans must be returned to the Circulation Desk of Oakland University's Kresge Library. MeLCat loans must never be returned through the Library's book drops.
BOOK JACKET
A jacket attached to the front of each item contains the due date, patron's name and any conditions set by the lending library. This jacket must never be removed from the item.
OVERDUE, DAMAGED OR LOST MATERIALS
The library charges $1.00 per day for each overdue MeLCat item. Failure to return overdue material will also result in borrowing and registration holds placed on the patron's university record. MeLCat service is a courtesy extended by lending libraries, and if their regulations are disregarded they may discontinue service to this library.
Users are responsible for returning items to the Kresge Library at Oakland University on or before the due date, and also for paying late fees and any damage or lost replacement fees and associated processing fines.
For further information consult ILL staff at 248.370.2132 or click here to email Interlibrary Loan
