[Michlib-l] MeL/MeLCat migration begins - MeL Databases information

[Megan Dudek]

Good morning - 

The MeL/MeLCat server migration has begun! The migration does affect the 
MeL Databases.

1. Users directly searching the MeL Databases at http://mel.org/Databases 
will be verified that they are in Michigan based on the IP address of 
their workstation. If the IP isn't recognized as being in Michigan, 
patrons will NOT be able to use the optional remote login screen via 
driver’s license or an account at a MeLCat library. 

2. Libraries with direct URLs to the MeL Databases should be able to 
access the databases if their library IP is registered with the database 
vendor. If you need to register your library IP address, go to 
http://mcls.org/ipupdates

3.The MeL Discovery service (at http://search.mel.org and on 
http://mel.org), and the "Search" buttons on the MeL Gateways have been 
temporarily removed.

We will let you know when everything is back up. If you have any 
questions, please contact meldatabaseshelp at mcls.org

Thanks,

MeL Databases Staff

Megan Dudek
MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS)
1407 Rensen St., Suite 1,  Lansing, MI 48910-3657
800.530.9019 ext 153
www.mcls.org
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