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Online & Graduate Studies Library
My eLibrary
Policies & Procedure
User eligibility
- Students and faculty in the Graduate and Online programs.
NOTE: Some services may not be available for students at international and/or overseas locations. Contact online librarians at library@baker.edu for details. - Staff associated with Baker Online campus and Center for Graduate Studies.
Library Number
- You can look-up/verify the library number in MyBaker: Login with your User ID and Password and go to Login Assistance.
- If you have a student ID card, your library number can be found on the back of your student ID card.
Fees / Charges
- There is no charge for using library resources or services.
- Some library materials are subject to overdue fines.
- Students will be charged the full cost of the materials and a $10.00 re-stocking fee for all lost materials.
- There is no charge for articles and they are yours to keep.
Research and Reference Support
We provide assistance with:
- Locating and delivering relevant sources for your research papers and other assignments.
- Using the library databases.
- Citing sources correctly.
Supply Library materials
Baker books: Request Baker books directly from the library catalog and get them shipped to your home address. Instructions to Requesting Baker Books
- Books will NOT be shipped to International and/or overseas locations.
- Books on reserve and those assigned for limited circulation, and media materials cannot be shipped out.
- Online campus will NOT supply Fiction and/or casual reading materials.
- Online students, even Michigan residents, are not eligible for MeLCat services via Baker College. Check with your local library to see if they are part of the MeLCat system.
Non-Baker materials:
- Submit a request using the Request Form.
- Give as much information as possible about the materials you need to help us locate the item(s).
- All borrowed books must be returned, but the articles are yours to keep.
Document delivery and processing time:
- Requests will be processed within 1-2 business days and items will be shipped to the address you have listed in the SOLAR system.
- You can expect to receive the Baker-owned materials within 7-10 days and ILL materials within 10 days.
- Articles received in electronic format will usually be sent as link or attachment via e-mail; otherwise, they will be mailed.
Request status: The status of the books you have requested from the catalog can be checked in your account in the book catalog.
Technical Support - Resolving your database access issues:
Working with the databases may require changes in your computer and browser settings. Access our Computer Support @ Home page for specific instructions and information. Contact us for additional personal assistance.