Managing Your Online Account:Requesting Items in Melcat

Melcat, the statewide catalog for Michigan, gives you access to millions of books throughout the state.  Delivery of items usually takes 1-2 weeks but may take longer depending on lending library's location.

Step 1:  Check the Online Catalog for the book you wish to request.  If the item is available in the Lakenet (Lakeland Library Cooperative) catalog, please follow the instructions for placing a hold in the Online Catalog.  If the book is unavailable in the Lakenet catalog, click on the Melcat logo to begin your Melcat search.

Step 2:  Search for the item you wish to request in the Melcat catalog. 

Step 3:  When you find the book you wish to request, click on "Get this for me".

Step 4:  From the list of libraries provided, select the Allendale Township Library and click on "Submit Above Information".

Step 5:  Enter your name (as it appears in your library account), library card barcode, and PIN #.  Click on "Submit".  Note: Your PIN # is typically the last 4 digits of your phone number.  If that does not work, please contact the library for assistance.

Step 6: You should receive a message notifying you that your hold was successful.  If Melcat was unable to complete your request, it may be due to problems with your library card; please contact the library for assistance.