INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST TIME USER    

 1. Access the MeL Catalog at http://www.mel.org

                OR from a link on our homepage

2. Once page is loaded click on the MeL Catalog box

3. Type in the title, author or subject in the Search for box

    If you need further assistance there is a Help Link available

    from MeLCat home page.

TO PLACE A REQUEST

1. If you find the right item, click "Get This for Me!"

2. Click on Caro Library from the list of libraries

3. Enter your name and 14-digit library card number 

4. Click "Submit" and the request is placed!

CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST

1. From the MeLCat home page, click on "MyMeL" in the

    gray bar near the top of the screen.

2. Click on Caro Area Dist Library from the list of libraries

3. Type in your name and card number and click "Submit"

4. Your patron information will appear along with a link

    "You have x items checked out/requested

5. Click on the link and detailed information about requested or

    checked out items will appear

6. You can check the appropriate box to cancel a hold or

    renew an item