Michigan eLibrary

The Library of Michigan's 24-hour, "anytime, anywhere" e-library connects users with the information they need for business, school, health, recreation, and all things Michigan. Just use your Michigan Driver's license number to get access!

Through MeL, Michigan residents have access to:

• Current and back issues of popular magazines and newspapers (click here to search the subscriptions)
• Images from fine arts museums
• Practice tests for the SAT, GED, fire-fighters' exam, GRE, GMAT and many more
• Automotive repair guides from Chilton's
• Online encyclopedias for all readings levels (adults, as well as children)

Osterlin is offering two different levels of free classes. Classes will focus on finding better-quality resources doing research through MeL.

Users who can answer yes to one of the following questions might want to skip to the intermediate class:

• Can you search an online library catalog
• Can you use an electronic index

Users who are beginning web surfers will be served by the “basic” course.

Dates for the basic searching class are:

• Monday 6/30: 8-10 a.m
• Wednesday 7/2: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Wednesday 7/2: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Friday 7/18: 1-3 p.m.

Dates for the intermediate class are:

• Wednesday 7/9: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Wednesday 7/9: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday 7/14: 8-10 a.m.
• Friday 7/25: 1-3 p.m.

Call 995-1015 or use this e-mail link for questions or to register .