MLC’s Large Print Extended Loan service allows public libraries to check out an unlimited number of our older large print materials to use to bolster their collections at no additional cost. The books are checked out to the library’s large print extended loan account for 6 months. Libraries can request large print materials for extended loan by using the instructions below.

Log into MLC’s catalog using your LPEXT account information here. Click Please Login at the top right of the page, and enter your card number and password. If you aren’t sure what your credentials are, contact Alex Brower at 601-432-4117 or abrower@mlc.lib.ms.us.

After you’ve logged in, use the search bar at the top of the screen to find books.

Since Large Print Extended Loan only applies to older large print, you can change the material type to Large Print using the menu to the left and it will show relevant titles.

Click on the finger icon to request the book.

On the next page, you can ignore the “Not Needed Before” Date and fill in the “Cancel if Not Filled By” date if you won’t need the item past a certain date. Click Place Hold at the bottom right of the screen.

Click Ok.

Success! Your reserve has now been placed. To see your requests, click on the arrow next to Your Account at the top-right of the screen.

From the drop down menu, click Items on Hold under Your Items.

The Holds page gives you the option to cancel or suspend holds.

MLC staff checks holds, pulls books, and mails them to libraries each weekday. There is no limit to the amount of older large print material you can request for your library. Once your library has received the books, you can create temporary records in your ILS so patrons can check them in and out. Make sure that the temporary records won’t automatically delete when the books are checked in.

When you are ready to return your books, delete the temporary records from your catalog, remove any temporary barcodes or other materials, pack them in the reusable black mailing bags they came in, and send them back our way! Large print books are mailed for free using the USPS Free Matter for Persons Who are Blind or Handicapped service.

If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Alex Brower, Information Services Director at 601-432-4117 or abrower@mlc.lib.ms.us.