Provides a high-quality, web-based information gateway, that is readily available and reliable.
Supplies a central portal for access to unique local information resources, including digital collections from member libraries.
Provides users with a web-based portal for assistance in conducting searches on the internet, evaluating the quality of information resources, learning how to use various databases and linking them to library resources throughout Michigan.
Offers expanded access to library materials through consortium resource sharing agreements and interlibrary loan agreements.
Enables users to identify and locate library materials, with searches scoped to the level of preference: individual libraries, subsets of DALNET libraries, or across all DALNET libraries.
Provides users with the advantages of a virtual union catalog, such as consistent query interpretation across multiple libraries with quick response time across a large number of library records.
Supports efficient computerized library services, including up to the minute information about the availability of library materials, circulation information, journal collection status, and computerized checkout.
Offers access to an array of online user-initiated services, such as the ability to review materials checked-out, renew books, and request books from other libraries.
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