Greetings,

The discovery service of the new MeL is now ready for placement on your library website. You can both view and use the widget as well as get the code here:

http://mel.org/widget/meldiscoverywidget.html

It does not require end users in Michigan to enter their driver’s license/state ID or participating library card number to view results as it is based on geo-ip authentication. It will work inside your library as well as at your patron’s homes or offices. If someone uses this widget outside of Michigan they will be prompted to demonstrate residency with driver’s license/state ID or participating library card number.

This widget harnesses the resources of MeL databases as well as MeLCat. Results from the discovery service widget are full text database content, vetted websites from the MeL gateways, and/or direct you to a MeLCat resource. It is regularly updated with new information from all sources. It functions the same way the search box on the MeL homepage does and we welcome you to test drive it today.

There is also a MeLCat Classic widget that continues to be available at:

http://mel.org/widget/melcatwidget.html

Have a great week everyone,

Sonya

Sonya Schryer Norris

Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator

Library of Michigan
517-373-4457
http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan
http://www.mel.org
http://www.michlibrary.org

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