Answered By: Nicole Montgomery
Last Updated: May 07, 2023     Views: 304

Start at the Library Search

To place a hold on a book that is currently checked out or missing, start by searching for the book on the library home page.

library home page with title "the birds of opulence" typed in library search box

 

If a book is checked out, or missing, start the process to place the book on hold:

  1. Search for the book in the library search
  2. Click on Access options then
  3. Request It

 

EBSCO Discovery Search with arrow pointing towards the request it link

WorldCat Discovery 

If in WorldCat Discovery, first you'll need to click on the title of the book. 

Book in search results of WorldCat Discovery

 

Then click on the Request It button.

WorldCat Discovery book record for a book that is currently checked out

My Checkouts Portal

You will then be taken to your My Checkouts Portal to place the book on hold. You will need to check a few areas in the form.

 

First, choose a Pick-Up Location where you will pick up the book when it becomes available.

 

Pickup locations

 

Then be sure to check the Needed before and update if needed.

 

 

Finally, if there is information you would like to share in the Comments field, please do!

For example, if you want to read this for fun and are in no rush to receive the book, let us know that. But if you need the book for scholarship or academic purposes and need the book soon, please be sure to let us know.

MyCheckouts comments field

 

And don't forget to Submit the Request!

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