www.mcls.org :: Labels

To make RIDES shipping labels:

Access the RIDES label maker at: https://www.mcls.org/rideslabels
Select your location in the 'FROM' drop down box.
Use the 'SEARCH' box to find the correct library location. Highlight the library name in the left 'TO' column. Double-click or use the right arrow button to add the location to your list in the right column.

Under ‘Label Options’, choose to create either 2 labels per page or 6 labels per page.
Click ‘Print’.
Verify and print your shipping labels as you would any pdf.

To return the ‘RIDES Participants’ column to all of the listings click on ‘Clear’.
Select as many locations as you like before clicking ‘Print’.
Select a specific location multiple times to make multiple labels.
To remove a location, select then double-click or use the left arrow button.
To make a 'Dedicated' label, select the location in the right column and right click.
Once you select your label option, it will be the default each time you access the site. You may change it at any time.
Click on the back button to return to the selection screen.
To clear the highlighted list of names in the right Labels to Print column, click on the left arrow.
To hide the pop-up 'Tips', uncheck the box in the lower right corner.

Use only standard RIDES shipping labels created with the current RIDES label maker site.

RIDES labels print on standard 6 per page 3 1/3" x 4" labels, or 2 per page 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

The print date on the shipping label is helpful for both the courier and receiving libraries.

Do not print in advance since information changes often. Only print what you will use within a month.

Remove, cover, or mark out old shipping labels to assure items are correctly routed.

Send MeLCat loans to the "Pickup At" location indicated on the MeLCat paging slip.

If the book band and paging slip are missing, search the RIDES Participating Libraries list by clicking on Control-F (or go to Edit --> Find). The search box will allow you to search by name, city, MeL Agency Code, etc.

Create a 'Dedicated' label, tape the label on top of the tote and tape the tote lids closed. This will indicate to the drivers and sorters that the tote is going to a single institution and does not need to be opened for sorting.

Print plain paper shipping labels on scrap paper and securely attached to the item or package.

Print 2 labels per page and fold the half page label under the cover of the No Pack book for security.

Participating libraries appear with their MeL Agency Code followed by the library name, and if applicable, the branch name.
Search by MeL Agency Code for the most reliable results.

Labels for library sites that have temporarily suspended RIDES service will not print.

Materials being returned to libraries listed as *Temporarily Not Participating* may be sent to ZY001 Midwest Coll for Lib Services.

If a library name does not appear, they do not participate in RIDES service.
Shipping labels for libraries that are part of a central delivery site will print the central delivery address.
- If you are not sure which branch you should select to return an item, choose any branch. The lending library is responsible for making sure items are property stamped with the correct branch location.
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Send questions concerning RIDES shipping labels via the RIDES Assistance form at mcls.org/rideshelp.