Placing a Hold

It is easy to make a request that an item be held for you at a pickup location of your choice. The following steps detail this process:

1. Search for the item you'd like to have held for you.
   
   
2. When you find the item, look for the link that reads 'Place Request' and click it (see image below). Note: if you have not logged into your account, you will be prompted to do so. Enter this information and click the 'Log In' button.
   
   
   
   
3. In the next screen, you will need to select a pickup location. Below your library card number, you will see a dropdown menu. Click the small arrow next to the words 'Patron's Library', and choose a pickup location from the options listed by clicking on it.
   
   
   • 'Patron's Library' is the library where you first registered for a card
   • 'Main Library' is the second floor check out desk
   • 'Kirkwood Level' is the first floor check out desk
     
     
4. Click the 'Submit Request' button.
   
   
5. If there are other patron's on the hold list for this item, you will be informed of this. To continue placing the hold, click the 'Continue' button.
   
   
6. The next screen should inform you that your hold has been placed. Click the 'Return to Search Results' button.

To view the status of your various holds, make sure you are still logged into your account and click on the 'Requests' button on the green bar near the top of the screen. Here you will see the date on which you placed your request and your spot in the hold queue.