After doing a search, you may want to see if a particular item is available for checkout. You can do this by requesting the item. If the item is available, Information Portal directs you to check the shelves. If the item is not available, you can make a hold request. The library will then hold the item for you when it becomes available. You can request the first available item or a specific item (or copy of the title).
To request a hold on a library item
Search for a library item.
Do one of these options:
If you want to request the first available item, click Request Item next to the item that you want.
If you want to request a specific item, display the detailed information about the title (or the full bibliographic information) and click Request Copy next to the copy that you want.
If the item is available, Information Portal displays a message saying that the item is available on the shelf for checkout.
Log in to your user account.
Information Portal displays the Request Confirmation page. You can see the number of your hold position (or the order in which requests for this item will be filled).
If available, choose a notification method from the drop-down list.
If available, choose a pickup location from the drop-down list.
Enter any additional information in the Comment field.
Click Request.
Information Portal displays a message saying that your request has been placed successfully.
Do one of these options:
Click Return to Searching to return to your search results.
Click Logout and Return to log out of your account and continue searching.