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Search Other Maryland Libraries (Marina) Now

Not all materials may be requested from other Maryland Libraries. Below is a brief list of some, but not all materials, that may not be requested through Marina.

  • Materials owned by Harford County Public Library.
  • Materials on order
  • Reference materials
  • Most audio visual materials
  • Magazines (for specific articles, see a librarian or use our on-line databases)

How To Place a Request

Review the list above to make sure you are not seeking an item that cannot be requested from another Maryland Library.

  • Click on the Marina logo above.
  • On the Remote Patron Authentication screen, enter your library card number without spaces
  • Click Login button.
  • Click Searching/Requesting button.
  • Enter search terms by title, author, or subject. (When searching by subject, use more “keywords” to narrow your search.)
  • Select the term that indicates your search preference, e.g. Title.
  • Click Begin Searching button.

Combined Results Screen

  • Scroll down to view search results.
  • Click a selected title to obtain more information or click Request button to place a request for the title.
  • If you selected more information, click Request button to place a request for the title.

Create Request Screen

  • Click Yes to verify your name.
  • Using the drop-down menu, designate a HCPL branch as your Pick-up Location.
Note:
  • The date in the Need by Month & Date field is the date that the system will stop trying to obtain the item for you. It is not a guaranteed delivery date. You will be notified when your item arrives.
  • Entering notes in the Notes for Librarian to Review field will force your request to be reviewed. This may slightly delay processing your request.
  • Do not enter anything in the E-mail Address for Notification field. You will receive computer notification by telephone when your item arrives.
  • Click Submit button.
  • Wait for Request Confirmation screen.
  • Record request number. Use this number for future reference.
  • Click New Search button to make another request.
  • Click Quit button on left side menu to end session.

If the item you wish to request is not available from another Maryland Library, or if you have any other questions, ask a librarian for assistance or call 410-638-3151.

Revised February 5, 2009