Michigan eLibrary (MeL)

The Library of Michigan provides the following services through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding.

MeLCat Catalog

If you can’t find what you are looking for through the Lakeland catalog system. Try searching the MeLCat catalog system, that searches libraries all throughout Michigan. MeL is the Michigan eLibrary, a 24/7 online library for Michigan residents.

MeL Databases

MeL invests in over 80 eResources for Pre-K through college students and adult learners of all types. Topics covered include early literacy, test prep, magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, health resources, workforce skill building, family history/genealogy, and more. MeL's eResources are a one-stop shop for high quality, vetted information accessible via all types of libraries across the state.

How to Use MeL Databases

Check out these video tutorials on how to use some of the databases provided through the Michigan eLibrary.