How to request an item that is checked out or MPL doesn’t own it…

If the item is not "ON SHELF" i.e. checked out, item will have a due date in the Availability column or it will say missing.
If the item you want is not listed as being on the shelf, click the red "Request" button.

Log in:
Enter your name, library card number (barcode number) and PIN (Personal Identification Number). The numbers of your library card and PIN will not appear as your type them to protect your account. â

Click "Submit".
Read confirmation:  If the request is successful, you will see a confirmation window.


Your request for 4th of July : a novel was successful.
Your request will be delivered to Matteson Public when it is
available