2. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards All students need a valid Mesabi Range College Library card. It is required to checkout materials, place Interlibrary Loan requests, use resources your instructor has placed on Reserve, and to access research databases from off-campus. Library cards are free and getting one is easy!

3. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards During the first week of each semester you will have an opportunity to get your Mesabi Range College ID card.

4. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards Once you have your card, simply stop by the Library Circulation Desk and we will activate it for Library use!

5. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards You will be assigned a 14-digit barcode, which is your Library account number, and a Library password – which is your last name!

6. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards The whole process takes less than a minute!

7. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards If you do not have a Mesabi College Student ID card, we will issue you a card that is good for Library services only – it will not serve as a College ID card.

8. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards Be sure to keep your Library card handy or bring it with you whenever you need Library resources or services. You must present it any time you checkout Library materials or use items placed on Reserve!

9. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards To access your Library account, simply go to the Library Web page and click on MnPALS Plus…

10. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards Go to My Account and log in with your barcode and password.

11. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards From here you can see what materials you have checked out and when they are due, see the status of your Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests, renew books… and more!

12. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards And remember – You also need your Mesabi Range College Library card to access Library research databases from off-campus. When doing research from your home, you will need to log in with your 14-digit barcode and your password.

13. Seven Secrets to Success – Library Cards Using your Mesabi Range College Library card is the key to getting all the Library resources you need… And thats another secret to success!