Schoolcraft Community Library Invites Schoolcraft Residents to Meet MeL - Michigan's Anytime, Anywhere Electronic Library
Schoolcraft, MI - The Schoolcraft Community Library would like to introduce Schoolcraft residents of all ages to a round-the-clock online tool offering the accurate, up-to-date information they need. Known as MeL, the Michigan eLibrary (http://mel.org) allows users to search across a host of quality information resources, many of which cannot be found elsewhere on the Internet - all available free, 24 hours a day and seven days a week from home, work, school or the library.
"I encourage anyone - from teachers and students to business professionals and job seekers - looking for the best information around, to take advantage of this powerful and easy-to-use resource," said Bobbi Truesdell, director of Schoolcraft Community Library.
MeL extends the reach of libraries statewide, giving Michigan residents equitable access to a range of services, including:
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MeLCat - a resource-sharing service that removes geographic barriers, allowing customers
at participating libraries to search for, locate and request materials from a single, comprehensive
catalog that includes the holdings of other libraries around the state. MeLCat provides access to millions
of items, including valuable local history materials, which users can have delivered to their local library,
usually within two business days.
MeL Databases - an array of subscription-only resources purchased by the Library of Michigan for exclusive use by Michigan residents, including millions of articles from thousands of magazines, newspapers and journals covering all subject areas and ages - business and legal, health, science and technology, information for K-12 students and educators; thousands of general-interest electronic books; and 100 practice tests for academic or career preparation. These databases give MeL users access to valuable information that is not available via a regular Internet search. MeL Internet - a collection that brings together a wealth of librarian-evaluated and authoritative information resources focusing on Michigan's people, economy, culture, environment, health and government. MeL Digital Collections - a growing selection of unique digitized resources including manuscripts, photographs, newspaper archives and other historical documents. |
Funding for MeL is provided in part by the state of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional project support comes from the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Library of Michigan promotes, advocates and consistently works to achieve the highest level of library service to the State of Michigan, its government, its libraries and its residents.
The Library of Michigan is part of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries (HAL). Dedicated to enriching the quality of life for Michigan residents and strengthening the economy by providing access to information, preserving and promoting Michigan's heritage and fostering cultural creativity, the department also includes the Michigan Historical Center, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Film Office. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/hal.
For assistance using MeL, please call or visit the Schoolcraft Community Library at 330 North Centre Street, Schoolcraft, Michigan, 269-679-5959.