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			'''Michigan eLibrary''' or '''Michigan electronic library''' (shortened as '''MeL'''), is an online library service of the state of ] for users of libraries in the state. It combines a group of participating libraries together in their efforts and resources. It has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials that can be borrowed and loaned through all libraries at no cost to the library patron, 2) online databases available as a ] library. There is a considerable savings as all the participating libraries have access to these databases that the state of Michigan has paid for.
	The '''Michigan eLibrary''', or MeL, is a service of the ]. It is supported by the ] as well as by federal funding from the ].

			There are about 430 participating libraries in the state of Michigan. The 49 million loanable items (books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) are centralized in one online catalog system called MelCat (Michigan electronic library catalog). Michigan eLibrary also has a set of practice exams that can be utilized to be able to get U.S. citizenship, civil service jobs, teaching jobs, law enforcement jobs, fire fighting jobs, real estate jobs, medical jobs, and a potential military career. There are also lessons and practice exams to learn Spanish and English as a second language. MeL also has a section geared to the entrepreneur that will furnish legal forms, demographic information, and mailing lists.
	MeL is Michigan's 24/7 ] and is one of the oldest online libraries on the ], beginning in 1992 with the ] GoMLink.

	MeL provides statewide access to nearly 40 subscription based eResources, contains vetted Web sites on topics such as business, jobs, legal, health, government, books and literacy, kids, and teens. Other components of the Michigan eLibrary include: MeLCat, a statewide borrowing system over 430 libraries—public, academic, school and special—that allows users to place their own ] requests if they belong to a participating library; Michigana, a portal for discovering primary resources in digital format such as photographs, diaries, maps, and more on Michigan history or Michigan's place in American history; and the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.), a portal linking to tens of thousands of curricular based resources such as lesson plans, interactives, videos and more that are aligned to the state and national standards (]).

			==Statewide common library==
	== MeL InterLibrary Loan (ILL) ==
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	InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is one of many valuable MeL offerings.
			Michigan eLibrary (MEL) is a ] statewide service of the ] that combines a group of libraries together in their efforts and resources. The online service has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials of the participating Michigan libraries and 2) eResources, electronic online databases available as a ] library through the system.{{sfn\|LibraryofMichigan\|2022\|page=WWW.Michigan.gov/MEL}} This library is the world's largest evaluated and organized Web based electronic library of online resources.{{sfn\|Davidsen\|1997\|pages=101-106}} The selection of online databases and online resources is evaluated by a group of librarians to be an extensive and far-reaching information tool for patrons of Michigan libraries.{{sfn\|Lee\|1998\|page=96}} The state library pays about S3.6 million each year for access to the online databases to get that information. State officials estimate it would cost more than $250 million per year if every library in Michigan had to pay separately for those databases.{{sfn\|Durbin\|2002}}

			A component of the Michigan eLibrary is the statewide borrowing system of some 430 participating libraries,{{Sfn\|Part_Counties\|2022}} which include ], ], and ].{{Sfn\|MCfLS\|2022}} MeLCat (Michigan electronic library catalog) is the statewide catalog of the materials shared among all the participating libraries in the state of ]. Its an online searchable database that allows users to place their own ] requests if they belong to a participating library.{{sfn\|MCLS\|2022\|page=FAQ}}
	MeL ILL expands one's access to books, sound recordings, and visual media, adding to what is available at local libraries, the vast resources of over 400 additional Michigan lending libraries including Public Libraries, University Libraries, and more.

			MeL provides Michigan statewide access from the participating libraries to over 40 subscription based electronic resources for children and adults who which to learn. The A to Z topics covered with these online databases include early reading and writing skills, test preparation for different jobs and college entrance, magazine articles, newspaper articles, encyclopedias, health information, workforce skills, and family genealogy.{{Sfn\|OnlineResources\|2022}}{{Sfn\|A_Z_List\|2022}} Mel provides access to 15,000 full-text books.{{Sfn\|PalMel\|2005}} It contains librarian reviewed Web sites on topics such as careers, jobs, legal, health,{{Sfn\|LSJ2_2\|2014}} government, books and literacy.{{sfn\|LibraryofMichigan\|2022\|page=WWW.Michigan.gov/MEL}} It has a business online section that offers free resources to entrepreneurs that will provide legal forms, demographic information, and generate mailing lists.{{Sfn\|Economic_Gardening\|2013\|page=B2}}
	MeL's ILL value is evidenced below in that while not one item shown was available locally, every item was able to be obtained using MeL's InterLibrary Loan service.

			===History===
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			MeL (Michigan electronic library) is Michigan's 24/7 ] and is one of the oldest online libraries on the ], beginning in 1992 with the ] GoMLink program of electronic library of resources. In 1995 MLink joined with the Library of Michigan and merged their resources with the state's library internet access program and then served all Michigan libraries. The new Michigan electronic library (MeL) had three basic goals then: 1) to provide a librarian assembled collection of electronic information resources that had a focus on local, state and federal government information; 2) to provide free access via the internet to as many of the state's libraries as resources would allow; and 3) to provide a backbone of electronic information resources which would allow Michigan's libraries to focus on developing local electronic community information. The state of Michigan reintroduced MeL to the public in 2002 in a simpler format that was easier to access. It no longer required multiple passwords for the various databases and only required one be associated with a Michigan library to access the online collection of readable books, 45 magazine subscriptions, and 100 different newspapers.{{sfn\|Sagon\|2002\|page=9}} It cost the Library of Michigan millions of dollars for the online resources.{{sfn\|Kynast\|2009\|page=B5}} The Michigan electronic library is supported by the state government as well as by federal funding from the ].{{sfn\|Lee\|1998\|page=96}}
	File:Plankinton Mel Books.jpg\| MeL ILL books for Plankinton article research; January 2017
	File:February 2017 Mel books.jpg\|MeL ILL books for Benjamin Franklin research; February 2017
	File:Franklin experiment books.jpg\|MeL ILL books borrowed primarily for ]; March 2017
	File:Mel book rearch.JPG\|MeL ILL books used for Misplaced Pages article research
	File:Mel books tracking notice.JPG\|MeL ILL's "tracking notice" provides all pertinent temporary transfer information
	File:Whos Who Mel.JPG\|Books borrowed from a variety of Michigan libraries using MeL's InterLibrary Loan service
	File:MEL books Nov 2016.jpg\|MeL ILL research books; November 2016
	File:Mel nest stack of books.JPG\|MeL ILL books borrowed from libraries throughout Michigan.

			== InterLibrary Loan (ILL) books ==
			MelCat (Michigan electronic Library Catalog) is the state of Michigan inter-library loan program (ILL) of the participating Michigan libraries. The cataloged 49,346,993 items loaned between the libraries are books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. They are transported between the libraries through the Regional Interlibrary Delivery Service (RIDES), a commercial van delivery service. There are about 90,000 items circulated between libraries each month at no cost to the library patron. There are over 60,000 delivery stops for library items done each year between the statewide libraries with each stop containing several items.{{sfn\|Newsletter\|2018\|page=MelCat Milestone}} During the fiscal year 2004-2005 there were about 20 million library items requested and delivered between Michigan libraries. If the library patron had to pay the average commercial fee of $15 per item it would have cost some $300,000,000 to have all them delivered.{{sfn\|Leach\|2007\|page=23}}

			The purpose of MeLCat is as a centralized resource sharing service that is patron initiated for borrowing an item from a distant Michigan library. A library patron usually sees their requested item about a week later at their local library. The first book ordered through the system was on January 10, 2005. The majority statewide library type participation break down for most of the interlibrary loans are from 354 public libraries (out of about 400 public libraries) and 52 academic libraries (out of about 100 academic libraries). Since its existence, MeLCat has fulfilled over 10 million requests for interlibrary loan items.{{sfn\|MCLS2\|2022}}
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			File:Plankinton Mel Books.jpg\| MeL ILL books for general research
			File:February 2017 Mel books.jpg\|MeL interlibrary loan books <br> for Benjamin Franklin research
			File:Franklin experiment books.jpg\|MeL ILL books borrowed for reseasrch on ]
			File:Mel book rearch.JPG\|MeL ILL books used for <br> Misplaced Pages article research
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			File:Mel books tracking notice.JPG\|MeL ILL's "tracking notice" provides all pertinent transfer information
			File:Whos Who Mel.JPG\|Books borrowed from a variety <br> of Michigan university libraries
			File:MEL books Nov 2016.jpg\|Michigan interlibrary loan <br> reference and history books
			File:Mel nest stack of books.JPG\|Books borrowed from public libraries <br> throughout the state of Michigan.
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			=== Using Mel books ===
			The use of MeL interlibrary loan books can apply in Misplaced Pages editing. The preparation for a new article involves spending time searching for information from reliable sources.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=182}} Planning a new article first involves deciding on a topic (e.g. an item of personal interest, a notable first event, a new technology, a historical figure, a historical event). The next step is to check to see if there is an existing article already in Misplaced Pages on that item.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=163-168}} Once the editor has decided on a topic then the next step is to do research on the item selected and find references from
			online books and hard copy books.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=183-186}} An experienced Wikipedian visits their local library for reference books and searches through Google on the topic. They use the interlibrary loan system to borrow books not at their local library and in the case of Michigan Wikipedians this would be through the Mel system. Then it is advisable by an academic engineering librarian at ] and Misplaced Pages instructor to pick out a title that would tie in with existing articles and write up a draft for the new article. A draft can be made in a Wikipedian's sandbox or offline in a text editor. Writing up a new article first in a draft allows a Wikipedian to gather thoughts and ideas together carefully first before making it a real article to help prevent unconstructive bad edits.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|page=169}}

			== LearningExpress ==
			LearningExpress is an online part of MeL that has to do with jobs, careers, and education.{{Sfn\|LearningExprfess_Welcome\|2022\|page=Webpage}} It has over 700 tutorials and lessons, eBooks, and flash cards. It has practice tests for High School equivalency, college entrance, civil service, U.S. citizenship, and trade certification. It includes a resume builder where you can edit it for changes and print it when finished. It prepares a person for a job interview, how to write job letters, and where to find ]s and ]s.{{Sfn\|LearningExpress_Library\|2022}}{{Sfn\|Internship\|2022}}
			===Jobs and Careers===
			The job sections have to with learning about an ] and the job skills necessary in the fields of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].{{Sfn\|Career_Prep\|2022}}

			===Education===
			The three platforms of Public Library, College Library, and High School Library have to do with getting High School equivalent credentials and preparation for college admission.{{Sfn\|GED\|2022}} Each of the three Libraries have up to nine Centers of content of interest unique to them. They have study guides, flash cards, online books, and practice tests. The sections have tutorials for vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills. They have tutorials on getting your ] (GED) certification.{{Sfn\|GED_test\|2022}} They have sections on improving your skills in mathematics, science, technology, and reasoning.{{Sfn\|LearningExprfess_Welcome\|2022\|page=Public Library / High School Students}}

			=== Practice exams ===
			Michigan eLibrary provides access to test preparation through their LearningExpress Library. This online electronic resource provides interactive learning for children and adults. LearningExpress Library has an online guide to test preparation through their LearnATest service.{{Sfn\|LearnATest\|2002}} It includes practice tests for basic skills, advanced placement, U.S. citizenship, civil service, college preparation (]), graduate school entrance {], ], ], ], ], ]), teacher certification (], ]), ], ], firefighter, law enforcement, military, real estate, ], and ].{{Sfn\|SKILLS\|2022}}{{Sfn\|Clinton\|2003}}{{Sfn\|Hobbies\|2022}} The practice tests are saved as the person takes them and they can go at their own pace.{{Sfn\|OwnPace\|2022\|page=Test-Prep}}

			==Library staff==
			Michigan eLibrary has a section on their website of step-by-step instructions and code for adding MeLCat search boxes and hyperlinked buttons to library websites. This section also has promotional materials for Mel and eLibrary. MeL Virtual Library Rooms that are designed to support virtual hybrid learning and new ways to engage library patrons and spotlight a local library's collections. These virtual library rooms are available to use by children and adults.{{Sfn\|Library_Staff\|2022}}

			== References ==
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			== Sources ==

			*{{cite book\|last=Ayers\|first= Phoebe\|title= How Misplaced Pages Works\|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/How_Wikipedia_Works/lHdi1CEPLb4C?hl=en&gbpv=0\|year=2008\|publisher=]\|isbn=9781593271763}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.mcls.org/mel/melcat/faq/ \|title=FAQ \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date=2022 \|website= \|publisher= Midwest Collaborative for Library Services\|access-date=August 23, 2022\|ref={{SfnRef\|MCLS\|2022}}}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/mel \|title= Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Information\|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date=2022 \|website=Library of Michigan \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date= September 1, 2022\|ref={{SfnRef\|LibraryofMichigan\|2022}}}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/bulletins/1e37add \|title=MelCat Milestone \|author=Mel Team \|date=March 2018 \|website=Newsletter \|publisher= Library of Michigan\|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|ref={{SfnRef\|Newsletter\|2018}}}}
			*{{cite web \|url= https://mel.org/curriculum-resources/career-college-ready-skills/912\|title=Career and College Ready Skills Curriculum Resources \|ref={{SfnRef\|SKILLS\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://mel.org/libraries/public/hobbies \|title=Hobbies \|ref={{SfnRef\|Hobbies\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.shelbylibrary.org/databases.html \|title=Shelby area district library \|ref={{SfnRef\|OnlineResources\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website= \|publisher= Shelby Library\|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.mcls.org/mel/melcat/policies-and-procedures/resource-sharing-policies/ \|title=Resource Sharing Policies \|ref={{SfnRef\|MCLS2\|2022}}\|date=2022 \|website= \|publisher=Midwest Collaborative for Library Services \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-3CBFEDE030A9 \|title=Welcome to LearningExpress \|ref={{SfnRef\|LearningExprfess_Welcome\|2022}} \|date= 2022\|website=LearningExpress \|publisher=Library of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome \|title=LearningExpress Library / Career Preparation \|ref={{SfnRef\|Career_Prep\|2022}} \|website=LearningExpress Library \|publisher=Library of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/prepstephighschool/libraryhome?collectionId=2 \|title=High School Equivalency Center \|ref={{SfnRef\|GED\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website= \|publisher=Library of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.mcls.org/mel/melcat/#:~:text=433%20participating%20libraries,Display%20Only%3A%202 \|title=MeLCat Statewide Catalog \|ref={{SfnRef\|MCfLS\|2022}}\|date=2022 \|website=Midwest Collaborative for Library Services \|publisher=Library of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=http://elibrary.mel.org/screens/participating.html \|title=Participating MeLCat Libraries \|ref={{SfnRef\|Part_Counties\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/center/learningexpresslibrary/hsequivalencycenter/home/are-you-prepared \|title=Prepare for the GED test \|ref={{SfnRef\|GED_test\|2022}} \|date= 2022\|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://mel.org/blog/Capitalize-on-the-Free-Test-Prep-Resources-in-LearningExpress-Library \|title=Capitalize on Test-Prep Resources in LearningExpress Library \|ref={{SfnRef\|OwnPace\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url= https://mel.org/libraries/general \|title=A to Z List \|ref={{SfnRef\|A_Z_List\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://mel.org/curriculum-resources/learning-express-library \|title=LearningExpress Library \|ref={{SfnRef\|LearningExpress_Library\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date= \|quote=}}
			*{{cite web \|url= https://mel.org/library-staff/promote/design-your-website \|title=Library Staff \|ref= {{SfnRef\|Library_Staff\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite journal \|last=Davidsen \|first=Susanna L. \|date=1997 \|title=The Michigan Electronic Library \|url= https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EUM0000000005339/full/html \|journal= Library Hi Tech\|volume=15 \|issue=3/4 \|pages=101-106 \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.learningexpresshub.com/ProductEngine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/jobandcareeraccelerator5/resources/search-for-jobs-and-internships-cat/search-for-jobs-and-internships-subcat/search-for-jobs-and-internships \|title=Search for jobs and Internships \|ref={{SfnRef\|Internship\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
			*{{cite journal \|last=Lee \|first= Tamera \|date=1998 \|title=The Michigan Electronic Library \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qa_gAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA96&dq=Web+based+%22electronic+library+of+resources%22+in+the+world,+%22Michigan+Electronic+Library%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjO0ZLRnN_5AhX1GDQIHb1rDbAQ6AF6BAgDEAI#v=onepage&q=Web%20based%20%22electronic%20library%20of%20resources%22%20in%20the%20world%2C%20%22Michigan%20Electronic%20Library%22&f=false \|journal=The role of ARL libraries in extension/outreach \|volume= \|issue=233 \|page=96 \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|last=Sagon \|first=Erica \|date=June 28, 2002 \|title=State to reintroduce electronic library / Single password will made navigating eLibrary easier \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108285773/the-south-bend-tribune/ \|work= The South Bend Tribune \|location=South Bend, Indiana \|access-date= September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|ref={{SfnRef\|Clinton\|2003}} \|date=May 25, 2003 \|title=Librarian supports funding measure \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108216929/detroit-free-press/ \|work=Detroit Free Press \|location=Detroit, Nichigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|ref={{SfnRef\|LSJ2_2\|2014}}\|date=February 2, 2014 \|title=Bath Library Center announces events \|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108407705/lansing-state-journal/\|work=Lansing State Journal \|location=Lansing, Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 }}
			*{{cite news \|ref={{SfnRef\|LearnATest\|2002}} \|date=December 3, 2002 \|title= Michigan eLibrary add LearnATest\|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108408500/the-herald-palladium/ \|work=The Herald-Palladium \|location=Saint Joseph, Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|last=Durbin \|first= Dee-Ann\|date=June 25, 2002 \|title=State library expands residents' online access \|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108411669/the-herald-palladium/ \|work=The Herald-Palladium \|location=Saint Joseph, Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|ref={{SfnRef\|PalMel\|2005}} \|date=February 5, 2005 \|title=Libraries \|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108419395/the-herald-palladium/ \|work=The Herald-Palladium \|location= Saint Joseph, Michigan\|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|last=Leach \|first=Hugh \|date=May 6, 2007 \|title=MeL knows, just ask away \|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108465211/lansing-state-journal/\|work=Lansing State Journal \|location= \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|ref={{SfnRef\|Economic_Gardening\|2013}} \|date=June 16, 2013 \|title=Michigan eLibrary offers resources to business \|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108466230/detroit-free-press/ \|work=Detroit Free Press \|location=Detroit, Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}
			*{{cite news \|last=Kynast \|first=Mary \|date=September 13, 2009 \|title=Libraries are vital to Michigan's future \|url= https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108532655/the-herald-palladium/ \|work=The Herald-Palladium \|location=Saint Joseph, Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022}}

	== External links ==		== External links ==
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Michigan eLibrary
Agency overview

Formed	1995
Headquarters	Lansing, Michigan
Agency executive	Engagement Specialist for K-12 - Ann Kaskinen
Website	Mel Homepage

Michigan eLibrary or Michigan electronic library (shortened as MeL), is an online library service of the state of Michigan for users of libraries in the state. It combines a group of participating libraries together in their efforts and resources. It has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials that can be borrowed and loaned through all libraries at no cost to the library patron, 2) online databases available as a virtual library. There is a considerable savings as all the participating libraries have access to these databases that the state of Michigan has paid for.

There are about 430 participating libraries in the state of Michigan. The 49 million loanable items (books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) are centralized in one online catalog system called MelCat (Michigan electronic library catalog). Michigan eLibrary also has a set of practice exams that can be utilized to be able to get U.S. citizenship, civil service jobs, teaching jobs, law enforcement jobs, fire fighting jobs, real estate jobs, medical jobs, and a potential military career. There are also lessons and practice exams to learn Spanish and English as a second language. MeL also has a section geared to the entrepreneur that will furnish legal forms, demographic information, and mailing lists.

Statewide common library

Michigan eLibrary (MEL) is a Michigan statewide service of the Library of Michigan that combines a group of libraries together in their efforts and resources. The online service has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials of the participating Michigan libraries and 2) eResources, electronic online databases available as a virtual library through the system. This library is the world's largest evaluated and organized Web based electronic library of online resources. The selection of online databases and online resources is evaluated by a group of librarians to be an extensive and far-reaching information tool for patrons of Michigan libraries. The state library pays about S3.6 million each year for access to the online databases to get that information. State officials estimate it would cost more than $250 million per year if every library in Michigan had to pay separately for those databases.

A component of the Michigan eLibrary is the statewide borrowing system of some 430 participating libraries, which include public libraries, academic libraries, and school libraries. MeLCat (Michigan electronic library catalog) is the statewide catalog of the materials shared among all the participating libraries in the state of Michigan. Its an online searchable database that allows users to place their own interlibrary loan requests if they belong to a participating library.

MeL provides Michigan statewide access from the participating libraries to over 40 subscription based electronic resources for children and adults who which to learn. The A to Z topics covered with these online databases include early reading and writing skills, test preparation for different jobs and college entrance, magazine articles, newspaper articles, encyclopedias, health information, workforce skills, and family genealogy. Mel provides access to 15,000 full-text books. It contains librarian reviewed Web sites on topics such as careers, jobs, legal, health, government, books and literacy. It has a business online section that offers free resources to entrepreneurs that will provide legal forms, demographic information, and generate mailing lists.

History

MeL (Michigan electronic library) is Michigan's 24/7 digital library and is one of the oldest online libraries on the Internet, beginning in 1992 with the gopher GoMLink program of electronic library of resources. In 1995 MLink joined with the Library of Michigan and merged their resources with the state's library internet access program and then served all Michigan libraries. The new Michigan electronic library (MeL) had three basic goals then: 1) to provide a librarian assembled collection of electronic information resources that had a focus on local, state and federal government information; 2) to provide free access via the internet to as many of the state's libraries as resources would allow; and 3) to provide a backbone of electronic information resources which would allow Michigan's libraries to focus on developing local electronic community information. The state of Michigan reintroduced MeL to the public in 2002 in a simpler format that was easier to access. It no longer required multiple passwords for the various databases and only required one be associated with a Michigan library to access the online collection of readable books, 45 magazine subscriptions, and 100 different newspapers. It cost the Library of Michigan millions of dollars for the online resources. The Michigan electronic library is supported by the state government as well as by federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

InterLibrary Loan (ILL) books

MelCat (Michigan electronic Library Catalog) is the state of Michigan inter-library loan program (ILL) of the participating Michigan libraries. The cataloged 49,346,993 items loaned between the libraries are books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. They are transported between the libraries through the Regional Interlibrary Delivery Service (RIDES), a commercial van delivery service. There are about 90,000 items circulated between libraries each month at no cost to the library patron. There are over 60,000 delivery stops for library items done each year between the statewide libraries with each stop containing several items. During the fiscal year 2004-2005 there were about 20 million library items requested and delivered between Michigan libraries. If the library patron had to pay the average commercial fee of $15 per item it would have cost some $300,000,000 to have all them delivered.

The purpose of MeLCat is as a centralized resource sharing service that is patron initiated for borrowing an item from a distant Michigan library. A library patron usually sees their requested item about a week later at their local library. The first book ordered through the system was on January 10, 2005. The majority statewide library type participation break down for most of the interlibrary loans are from 354 public libraries (out of about 400 public libraries) and 52 academic libraries (out of about 100 academic libraries). Since its existence, MeLCat has fulfilled over 10 million requests for interlibrary loan items.

MeL ILL books for general research
MeL interlibrary loan books
for Benjamin Franklin research
MeL ILL books borrowed for reseasrch on Experiments and Observations on Electricity
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MeL ILL's "tracking notice" provides all pertinent transfer information
Books borrowed from a variety
of Michigan university libraries
Michigan interlibrary loan
reference and history books
Books borrowed from public libraries
throughout the state of Michigan.

A Michigan Wikipedian prepares in creating a new article by surrounding himself with MeL interlibrary loan reference books and researches on the topic or subject to create the article.

Using Mel books

The use of MeL interlibrary loan books can apply in Misplaced Pages editing. The preparation for a new article involves spending time searching for information from reliable sources. Planning a new article first involves deciding on a topic (e.g. an item of personal interest, a notable first event, a new technology, a historical figure, a historical event). The next step is to check to see if there is an existing article already in Misplaced Pages on that item. Once the editor has decided on a topic then the next step is to do research on the item selected and find references from online books and hard copy books. An experienced Wikipedian visits their local library for reference books and searches through Google on the topic. They use the interlibrary loan system to borrow books not at their local library and in the case of Michigan Wikipedians this would be through the Mel system. Then it is advisable by an academic engineering librarian at MIT and Misplaced Pages instructor to pick out a title that would tie in with existing articles and write up a draft for the new article. A draft can be made in a Wikipedian's sandbox or offline in a text editor. Writing up a new article first in a draft allows a Wikipedian to gather thoughts and ideas together carefully first before making it a real article to help prevent unconstructive bad edits.

LearningExpress

LearningExpress is an online part of MeL that has to do with jobs, careers, and education. It has over 700 tutorials and lessons, eBooks, and flash cards. It has practice tests for High School equivalency, college entrance, civil service, U.S. citizenship, and trade certification. It includes a resume builder where you can edit it for changes and print it when finished. It prepares a person for a job interview, how to write job letters, and where to find internships and scholarships.

Jobs and Careers

The job sections have to with learning about an occupational career and the job skills necessary in the fields of Air Traffic Controller, Health professional, Social Worker, Commercial Driving, Cosmetology, Hospitality, Electrical, Plumbing, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting, Law Enforcement, Nursing, Real Estate, Teaching, and Military.

Education

The three platforms of Public Library, College Library, and High School Library have to do with getting High School equivalent credentials and preparation for college admission. Each of the three Libraries have up to nine Centers of content of interest unique to them. They have study guides, flash cards, online books, and practice tests. The sections have tutorials for vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills. They have tutorials on getting your General Educational Development (GED) certification. They have sections on improving your skills in mathematics, science, technology, and reasoning.

Practice exams

Michigan eLibrary provides access to test preparation through their LearningExpress Library. This online electronic resource provides interactive learning for children and adults. LearningExpress Library has an online guide to test preparation through their LearnATest service. It includes practice tests for basic skills, advanced placement, U.S. citizenship, civil service, college preparation (ACT), graduate school entrance {GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, MEAP, SUNY, SAT), teacher certification (PPST, CBEST), cosmetology, Spanish, firefighter, law enforcement, military, real estate, Emergency medical services, and English as a second language. The practice tests are saved as the person takes them and they can go at their own pace.

Library staff

Michigan eLibrary has a section on their website of step-by-step instructions and code for adding MeLCat search boxes and hyperlinked buttons to library websites. This section also has promotional materials for Mel and eLibrary. MeL Virtual Library Rooms that are designed to support virtual hybrid learning and new ways to engage library patrons and spotlight a local library's collections. These virtual library rooms are available to use by children and adults.

References

^ LibraryofMichigan 2022, p. WWW.Michigan.gov/MEL.
Davidsen 1997, pp. 101–106.
^ Lee 1998, p. 96.
Durbin 2002.
Part_Counties 2022.
MCfLS 2022.
MCLS 2022, p. FAQ.
OnlineResources 2022.
A_Z_List 2022.
PalMel 2005.
LSJ2_2 2014.
Economic_Gardening 2013, p. B2.
Sagon 2002, p. 9.
Kynast 2009, p. B5.
Newsletter 2018, p. MelCat Milestone.
Leach 2007, p. 23.
MCLS2 2022.
Ayers 2008, pp. 182.
Ayers 2008, pp. 163–168.
Ayers 2008, pp. 183–186.
Ayers 2008, p. 169.
LearningExprfess_Welcome 2022, p. Webpage.
LearningExpress_Library 2022.
Internship 2022.
Career_Prep 2022.
GED 2022.
GED_test 2022.
LearningExprfess_Welcome 2022, p. Public Library / High School Students.
LearnATest 2002.
SKILLS 2022.
Clinton 2003.
Hobbies 2022.
OwnPace 2022, p. Test-Prep.
Library_Staff 2022.

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Ayers, Phoebe (2008). How Misplaced Pages Works. No Starch Press. ISBN 9781593271763.
"FAQ". Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
"Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Information". Library of Michigan. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Mel Team (March 2018). "MelCat Milestone". Newsletter. Library of Michigan. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Career and College Ready Skills Curriculum Resources". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Hobbies". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Shelby area district library". Shelby Library. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Resource Sharing Policies". Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Welcome to LearningExpress". LearningExpress. Library of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"LearningExpress Library / Career Preparation". LearningExpress Library. Library of Michigan. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"High School Equivalency Center". Library of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"MeLCat Statewide Catalog". Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. Library of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Participating MeLCat Libraries". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Prepare for the GED test". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Capitalize on Test-Prep Resources in LearningExpress Library". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"A to Z List". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"LearningExpress Library". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022.
"Library Staff". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Davidsen, Susanna L. (1997). "The Michigan Electronic Library". Library Hi Tech. 15 (3/4): 101–106. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Search for jobs and Internships". Michigan eLibrary. State of Michigan. 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Lee, Tamera (1998). "The Michigan Electronic Library". The role of ARL libraries in extension/outreach (233): 96. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Sagon, Erica (June 28, 2002). "State to reintroduce electronic library / Single password will made navigating eLibrary easier". The South Bend Tribune. South Bend, Indiana. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Librarian supports funding measure". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Nichigan. May 25, 2003. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Bath Library Center announces events". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. February 2, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Michigan eLibrary add LearnATest". The Herald-Palladium. Saint Joseph, Michigan. December 3, 2002. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Durbin, Dee-Ann (June 25, 2002). "State library expands residents' online access". The Herald-Palladium. Saint Joseph, Michigan. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
"Libraries". The Herald-Palladium. Saint Joseph, Michigan. February 5, 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
Leach, Hugh (May 6, 2007). "MeL knows, just ask away". Lansing State Journal. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
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Kynast, Mary (September 13, 2009). "Libraries are vital to Michigan's future". The Herald-Palladium. Saint Joseph, Michigan. Retrieved September 1, 2022.

External links

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			'''Michigan eLibrary''' or '''Michigan electronic library''' (shortened as '''MeL'''), is an online library service of the state of ] for users of libraries in the state. It combines a group of participating libraries together in their efforts and resources. It has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials that can be borrowed and loaned through all libraries at no cost to the library patron, 2) online databases available as a ] library. There is a considerable savings as all the participating libraries have access to these databases that the state of Michigan has paid for.
	The '''Michigan eLibrary''', or MeL, is a service of the ]. It is supported by the ] as well as by federal funding from the ].

			There are about 430 participating libraries in the state of Michigan. The 49 million loanable items (books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks) are centralized in one online catalog system called MelCat (Michigan electronic library catalog). Michigan eLibrary also has a set of practice exams that can be utilized to be able to get U.S. citizenship, civil service jobs, teaching jobs, law enforcement jobs, fire fighting jobs, real estate jobs, medical jobs, and a potential military career. There are also lessons and practice exams to learn Spanish and English as a second language. MeL also has a section geared to the entrepreneur that will furnish legal forms, demographic information, and mailing lists.
	MeL is Michigan's 24/7 ] and is one of the oldest online libraries on the ], beginning in 1992 with the ] GoMLink.

	MeL provides statewide access to nearly 40 subscription based eResources, contains vetted Web sites on topics such as business, jobs, legal, health, government, books and literacy, kids, and teens. Other components of the Michigan eLibrary include: MeLCat, a statewide borrowing system over 430 libraries—public, academic, school and special—that allows users to place their own ] requests if they belong to a participating library; Michigana, a portal for discovering primary resources in digital format such as photographs, diaries, maps, and more on Michigan history or Michigan's place in American history; and the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.), a portal linking to tens of thousands of curricular based resources such as lesson plans, interactives, videos and more that are aligned to the state and national standards (]).

			==Statewide common library==
	== MeL InterLibrary Loan (ILL) ==
			]]
	InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is one of many valuable MeL offerings.
			Michigan eLibrary (MEL) is a ] statewide service of the ] that combines a group of libraries together in their efforts and resources. The online service has two components; 1) a common statewide library of materials of the participating Michigan libraries and 2) eResources, electronic online databases available as a ] library through the system.{{sfn\|LibraryofMichigan\|2022\|page=WWW.Michigan.gov/MEL}} This library is the world's largest evaluated and organized Web based electronic library of online resources.{{sfn\|Davidsen\|1997\|pages=101-106}} The selection of online databases and online resources is evaluated by a group of librarians to be an extensive and far-reaching information tool for patrons of Michigan libraries.{{sfn\|Lee\|1998\|page=96}} The state library pays about S3.6 million each year for access to the online databases to get that information. State officials estimate it would cost more than $250 million per year if every library in Michigan had to pay separately for those databases.{{sfn\|Durbin\|2002}}

			A component of the Michigan eLibrary is the statewide borrowing system of some 430 participating libraries,{{Sfn\|Part_Counties\|2022}} which include ], ], and ].{{Sfn\|MCfLS\|2022}} MeLCat (Michigan electronic library catalog) is the statewide catalog of the materials shared among all the participating libraries in the state of ]. Its an online searchable database that allows users to place their own ] requests if they belong to a participating library.{{sfn\|MCLS\|2022\|page=FAQ}}
	MeL ILL expands one's access to books, sound recordings, and visual media, adding to what is available at local libraries, the vast resources of over 400 additional Michigan lending libraries including Public Libraries, University Libraries, and more.

			MeL provides Michigan statewide access from the participating libraries to over 40 subscription based electronic resources for children and adults who which to learn. The A to Z topics covered with these online databases include early reading and writing skills, test preparation for different jobs and college entrance, magazine articles, newspaper articles, encyclopedias, health information, workforce skills, and family genealogy.{{Sfn\|OnlineResources\|2022}}{{Sfn\|A_Z_List\|2022}} Mel provides access to 15,000 full-text books.{{Sfn\|PalMel\|2005}} It contains librarian reviewed Web sites on topics such as careers, jobs, legal, health,{{Sfn\|LSJ2_2\|2014}} government, books and literacy.{{sfn\|LibraryofMichigan\|2022\|page=WWW.Michigan.gov/MEL}} It has a business online section that offers free resources to entrepreneurs that will provide legal forms, demographic information, and generate mailing lists.{{Sfn\|Economic_Gardening\|2013\|page=B2}}
	MeL's ILL value is evidenced below in that while not one item shown was available locally, every item was able to be obtained using MeL's InterLibrary Loan service.

			===History===
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			MeL (Michigan electronic library) is Michigan's 24/7 ] and is one of the oldest online libraries on the ], beginning in 1992 with the ] GoMLink program of electronic library of resources. In 1995 MLink joined with the Library of Michigan and merged their resources with the state's library internet access program and then served all Michigan libraries. The new Michigan electronic library (MeL) had three basic goals then: 1) to provide a librarian assembled collection of electronic information resources that had a focus on local, state and federal government information; 2) to provide free access via the internet to as many of the state's libraries as resources would allow; and 3) to provide a backbone of electronic information resources which would allow Michigan's libraries to focus on developing local electronic community information. The state of Michigan reintroduced MeL to the public in 2002 in a simpler format that was easier to access. It no longer required multiple passwords for the various databases and only required one be associated with a Michigan library to access the online collection of readable books, 45 magazine subscriptions, and 100 different newspapers.{{sfn\|Sagon\|2002\|page=9}} It cost the Library of Michigan millions of dollars for the online resources.{{sfn\|Kynast\|2009\|page=B5}} The Michigan electronic library is supported by the state government as well as by federal funding from the ].{{sfn\|Lee\|1998\|page=96}}
	File:Plankinton Mel Books.jpg\| MeL ILL books for Plankinton article research; January 2017
	File:February 2017 Mel books.jpg\|MeL ILL books for Benjamin Franklin research; February 2017
	File:Franklin experiment books.jpg\|MeL ILL books borrowed primarily for ]; March 2017
	File:Mel book rearch.JPG\|MeL ILL books used for Misplaced Pages article research
	File:Mel books tracking notice.JPG\|MeL ILL's "tracking notice" provides all pertinent temporary transfer information
	File:Whos Who Mel.JPG\|Books borrowed from a variety of Michigan libraries using MeL's InterLibrary Loan service
	File:MEL books Nov 2016.jpg\|MeL ILL research books; November 2016
	File:Mel nest stack of books.JPG\|MeL ILL books borrowed from libraries throughout Michigan.

			== InterLibrary Loan (ILL) books ==
			MelCat (Michigan electronic Library Catalog) is the state of Michigan inter-library loan program (ILL) of the participating Michigan libraries. The cataloged 49,346,993 items loaned between the libraries are books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. They are transported between the libraries through the Regional Interlibrary Delivery Service (RIDES), a commercial van delivery service. There are about 90,000 items circulated between libraries each month at no cost to the library patron. There are over 60,000 delivery stops for library items done each year between the statewide libraries with each stop containing several items.{{sfn\|Newsletter\|2018\|page=MelCat Milestone}} During the fiscal year 2004-2005 there were about 20 million library items requested and delivered between Michigan libraries. If the library patron had to pay the average commercial fee of $15 per item it would have cost some $300,000,000 to have all them delivered.{{sfn\|Leach\|2007\|page=23}}

			The purpose of MeLCat is as a centralized resource sharing service that is patron initiated for borrowing an item from a distant Michigan library. A library patron usually sees their requested item about a week later at their local library. The first book ordered through the system was on January 10, 2005. The majority statewide library type participation break down for most of the interlibrary loans are from 354 public libraries (out of about 400 public libraries) and 52 academic libraries (out of about 100 academic libraries). Since its existence, MeLCat has fulfilled over 10 million requests for interlibrary loan items.{{sfn\|MCLS2\|2022}}
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			File:Plankinton Mel Books.jpg\| MeL ILL books for general research
			File:February 2017 Mel books.jpg\|MeL interlibrary loan books <br> for Benjamin Franklin research
			File:Franklin experiment books.jpg\|MeL ILL books borrowed for reseasrch on ]
			File:Mel book rearch.JPG\|MeL ILL books used for <br> Misplaced Pages article research
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			File:Mel books tracking notice.JPG\|MeL ILL's "tracking notice" provides all pertinent transfer information
			File:Whos Who Mel.JPG\|Books borrowed from a variety <br> of Michigan university libraries
			File:MEL books Nov 2016.jpg\|Michigan interlibrary loan <br> reference and history books
			File:Mel nest stack of books.JPG\|Books borrowed from public libraries <br> throughout the state of Michigan.
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			]
			=== Using Mel books ===
			The use of MeL interlibrary loan books can apply in Misplaced Pages editing. The preparation for a new article involves spending time searching for information from reliable sources.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=182}} Planning a new article first involves deciding on a topic (e.g. an item of personal interest, a notable first event, a new technology, a historical figure, a historical event). The next step is to check to see if there is an existing article already in Misplaced Pages on that item.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=163-168}} Once the editor has decided on a topic then the next step is to do research on the item selected and find references from
			online books and hard copy books.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|pages=183-186}} An experienced Wikipedian visits their local library for reference books and searches through Google on the topic. They use the interlibrary loan system to borrow books not at their local library and in the case of Michigan Wikipedians this would be through the Mel system. Then it is advisable by an academic engineering librarian at ] and Misplaced Pages instructor to pick out a title that would tie in with existing articles and write up a draft for the new article. A draft can be made in a Wikipedian's sandbox or offline in a text editor. Writing up a new article first in a draft allows a Wikipedian to gather thoughts and ideas together carefully first before making it a real article to help prevent unconstructive bad edits.{{sfn\|Ayers\|2008\|page=169}}

			== LearningExpress ==
			LearningExpress is an online part of MeL that has to do with jobs, careers, and education.{{Sfn\|LearningExprfess_Welcome\|2022\|page=Webpage}} It has over 700 tutorials and lessons, eBooks, and flash cards. It has practice tests for High School equivalency, college entrance, civil service, U.S. citizenship, and trade certification. It includes a resume builder where you can edit it for changes and print it when finished. It prepares a person for a job interview, how to write job letters, and where to find ]s and ]s.{{Sfn\|LearningExpress_Library\|2022}}{{Sfn\|Internship\|2022}}
			===Jobs and Careers===
			The job sections have to with learning about an ] and the job skills necessary in the fields of ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].{{Sfn\|Career_Prep\|2022}}

			===Education===
			The three platforms of Public Library, College Library, and High School Library have to do with getting High School equivalent credentials and preparation for college admission.{{Sfn\|GED\|2022}} Each of the three Libraries have up to nine Centers of content of interest unique to them. They have study guides, flash cards, online books, and practice tests. The sections have tutorials for vocabulary, grammar, and spelling skills. They have tutorials on getting your ] (GED) certification.{{Sfn\|GED_test\|2022}} They have sections on improving your skills in mathematics, science, technology, and reasoning.{{Sfn\|LearningExprfess_Welcome\|2022\|page=Public Library / High School Students}}

			=== Practice exams ===
			Michigan eLibrary provides access to test preparation through their LearningExpress Library. This online electronic resource provides interactive learning for children and adults. LearningExpress Library has an online guide to test preparation through their LearnATest service.{{Sfn\|LearnATest\|2002}} It includes practice tests for basic skills, advanced placement, U.S. citizenship, civil service, college preparation (]), graduate school entrance {], ], ], ], ], ]), teacher certification (], ]), ], ], firefighter, law enforcement, military, real estate, ], and ].{{Sfn\|SKILLS\|2022}}{{Sfn\|Clinton\|2003}}{{Sfn\|Hobbies\|2022}} The practice tests are saved as the person takes them and they can go at their own pace.{{Sfn\|OwnPace\|2022\|page=Test-Prep}}

			==Library staff==
			Michigan eLibrary has a section on their website of step-by-step instructions and code for adding MeLCat search boxes and hyperlinked buttons to library websites. This section also has promotional materials for Mel and eLibrary. MeL Virtual Library Rooms that are designed to support virtual hybrid learning and new ways to engage library patrons and spotlight a local library's collections. These virtual library rooms are available to use by children and adults.{{Sfn\|Library_Staff\|2022}}

			== References ==
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			== Sources ==

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			*{{cite web \|url=https://www.mcls.org/mel/melcat/faq/ \|title=FAQ \|author=<!--Not stated--> \|date=2022 \|website= \|publisher= Midwest Collaborative for Library Services\|access-date=August 23, 2022\|ref={{SfnRef\|MCLS\|2022}}}}
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			*{{cite web \|url=https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/bulletins/1e37add \|title=MelCat Milestone \|author=Mel Team \|date=March 2018 \|website=Newsletter \|publisher= Library of Michigan\|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|ref={{SfnRef\|Newsletter\|2018}}}}
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			*{{cite web \|url=https://mel.org/libraries/public/hobbies \|title=Hobbies \|ref={{SfnRef\|Hobbies\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
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			*{{cite web \|url=https://mel.org/blog/Capitalize-on-the-Free-Test-Prep-Resources-in-LearningExpress-Library \|title=Capitalize on Test-Prep Resources in LearningExpress Library \|ref={{SfnRef\|OwnPace\|2022}} \|date=2022 \|website=Michigan eLibrary \|publisher=State of Michigan \|access-date=September 1, 2022 \|quote=}}
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