Michigan
Library Exchange
(MiLE)
What
is MiLE?
- Go to http://www.mile.coop.
- Select Brighton District
Library as your home library.
- Click on the Next
button.
- Enter your 14-digit
Brighton District Library card number without the spaces, found
on the back of your library card.
- After typing in the
number, click Login.
If you cannot read the
barcode or have any difficulties logging in, please contact the
Brighton District Library at (810) 229-6571. You will not be able
to login if you yave overdue materials or a block on your library
record.
How
to search for books
After login
in, click on the Searching/Requesting button. On the Search
Menu screen:
- Type what you are looking
for in the Term vox.
- Select the button that
describes the type of search you want: title, author, subject,
ISBN.
- Catalogs to Search
- There are three catalogs to search: MiLE 1 of 2, MiLE
2 of 2, and Health Sciences. If you don't find what you're
looking for in the first catalog, redo your search in the second
catalog.
Larger libraries and shared systems are in both catalogs. Smaller
libraries are in only one of the catalogs.
- Click Begin Searching.
- Combined Search Results
- Scroll down past the list of catalogs that were searched to
see your search results. Clicking on the Title will show
you the libraries that own the book. MiLE will determine the library
to send the request to.
- Tip: Use the
navigations buttons on the far left or at the bottom of the screen.
Avoid using the browser (Netscape or Internet Explorer) buttons.
How
to request books
You can request a book
at two different screens:
- When viewing an individual
book just click on the Request button / arrow.
- When viewing a list
of books click on the blue arrow to the left of the title
results.
After you
click the request button, a Create Request screen will
appear:
- Confirm your name
- Select Brighton District
Library as your pickup location
- You can change the "need
by" date but keep in mind that the item may take up to 10
days to be received at our library.
- If you need the item
quickly, do not type anything in the Notes for Librarian to
Review box. A note slows down the request process. You can
include a note if necessary, however, it will add several working
days to the process.
- Click Submit Request.
You should receive a confirmation screen with a request number.
How
to check on my requests
- Click on the Patron
Menu button in the far left column. Select Review Your
Requests. All titles you have requested will show up in this
list. Status information means the following:
- Pending -
The item is currently being requested from owning libraries.
- Provisional
- The library needs to review your request before sending
it through the system. This is usually because you added a
note when requesting.
- Shipped -
The owning library has shipped it to our library. Allow 1-2
weeks for transport.
- Received
- Item has been received and is ready for you to pick up.
- Returned
- Item has been returned to owning library.
- Unfilled
- No library could lend the item.
- Cancelled
- Indicates you cancelled the request.
How
to cancel a request
- Click on the Patron
Menu button in the far left column.
- Select Review Your
Requests. All titles you have requested will show up in this
list. The most recent activity appears at the end of the list.
- Click on the title you
wish to cancel.
- At the bottom of the
page, click on Cancel Request. When asked "Are you
sure you want to cancel this request?" click Yes.
How
to logout
When you are finished using
MiLE, click on the Quit button on the far left side of the
screen and close the browser.
Can
I renew MiLE books?
MiLE books cannot be renewed.
Is
MiLe the fastest way to interloan a book?
The Brighton
District Library is a part of The
Library Network (TLN) consortium. It is faster and more efficient
for you to request a book through TLN than through MiLE. Consequently,
MiLE will not fill requests for our members for books that are available
through TLN. Always check the TLN
catalog first.
Other
information
-
You
need to have a valid library card at a participating
library to request items in MiLE. The MiLE catalog
will not allow you to request items if you have any fines
on your library card account.
- Anyone may search
the catalog using a library card login of guest.
-
If
you keep the item beyond the due date you will be charged
whatever fine your library charges for an overdue interlibrary
loan item. If you lose the item, you will be responsible for
the replacement cost and any processing fees.
- MiLE’s first year,
beginning April 2002. Future plans include connecting MiLE to
libraries throughout Michigan and the nation. MiLE’s success
depends on its value to you and your family. Let us know how you
like it or any other suggestions
you may have.
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