seven secrets to success – finding books

Seven Secrets to Success Finding Books

Seven Secrets to Success Finding BooksWhen you think of theLibrary, you probably think of books And you should!!

The Mesabi Range College Library has over 20,000 books. Heres how you can find books in the Library.


Lets say are writinga paper on wind energy

Seven Secrets to Success Finding BooksFrom the Library home page, clickon the icon for MnPALS Plus, which is ourautomated online catalog.


Type your topic in the search box and hit Find


As you can see from the results list, the Library has several books on this topic!


Click on the title ofthe one you want.


The book record will tell which collection to look in, and the Dewey call number will tell you exactly where the book is on the shelf.


All of the Librarys books are located in the lower level of the Library.


If you have trouble finding what you want, just ask anyone on the Library staff and we will be happy to help you!


Once you find the book you want, take it to the Library Circulation desk for checkout.


Dont forget to bring your Mesabi Range College student ID card with you it is also your Library card!


Books are checked out for 3 weeks, but if you need more time


just go online toMnPALS Plus and then to My Account and renew the book yourself for another 3 weeks!


Only one renewal is permitted, then you must return the book to the Library.


If you cant findwhat you want in our Library, then use MnPALS Plus to search any or all of the 60 other libraries in our system!


Again, search foryour topic


and click on the title of the book you want!


To request the book using our InterLibrary Loan (ILL) service, simply log in with your 14-digit barcode and your password which is your last name.


After logging in, click on Request


and then, Create ILL Request.


You will see a response that says Your ILL request was sent.


Your book will be delivered to the Library in just a few days


and you will receive an e-mail letting you know that your book is waiting to be picked up!


Just return the book to us by the due date on the slip and we will take care of shipping it back!


InterLibrary Loan is a free service for all Library patrons!

Seven Secrets to Success Finding BooksFinding the Library books you need its easy!

And thats another secret to success!!

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