Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loans is a service provided by the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) that allows patrons to request and borrow items that Merrimac library does not own.

Items can be requested by logging onto the MVLC catalog with your library card number and your pin.  

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Commonwealth Catalog

The Commonwealth Catalog broadens your search filed beyond the MVLC catalog. In one easy step, you can search through millions of items across Massachusetts. You request an item with your Merrimac library card number and pin and your item will be delivered to Merrimac.  

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