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Activating MLN Account

The Minuteman Library Network (MLN) is a consortium of 40+ public libraries and a few academic libraries in greater Boston that share a unified catalog and delivery system, allowing Olin students to access, borrow, and return materials from the entire network at any MLN library, including Olin.

Your Olin ID IS Your Library Card

Everyone at Olin automatically becomes an MLN member. Your Olin ID is immediately valid for borrowing at any MLN library. There are additional digital benefits and resources available to all Oliners, which requires a one-time password setup in our Minuteman catalog.

2-minute MLN account setup process:

  1. Go to olin.minlib.net
  2. Click "Log In" then "Forgot your password?"
  3. Follow prompts using your 221 number (hint: it's on your ID!)

Activation Benefits:

  • Request book delivery from any MLN library to Olin (7-10 business days)
  • Access MLN's Libby ebooks and audiobooks with one login, including Olin-exclusive content
  • Manage renewals and holds online

Mid-year policy updates: Current policies and Library updates are posted at library.olin.edu. Contact us any time with policy questions or clarification requests.