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.

Do not reuse shipping labels.

• 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.

If you are sending enough items to a single destination to fill a tote:

• 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.

Never place sticky labels directly on items belonging to another library.

• Attach the sticky label to the book band or a piece of scrap paper.

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.

• 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.