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Q. How can I place a book on hold?
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Answered By:
Rebecca Wolff, Information
Last Updated:
Jun 30, 2020
Views:
1294
To place a hold:
Log into
your account in the catalog
.
Once logged in, select the library logo to return to the
Quick Search
box.
Search for title, subject, author, or keyword (anywhere).
Select the desired format (the icon under the book cover will give you clues to the format).
Select the blue
Place Hold
button next to the item information.
Select the
Pickup Branch
of your choice.
Leave today's date in the
Activation Date
box.
Select the
Submit Hold
button to finalize your hold.
You will be notified by either phone/text/email when your hold is ready and the
Status
field in your account will show
Held
.
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