At the moment you can only place holds on items that are currently on loan to another borrower. We have switched off holds for items that are available on the Library shelves. We will switch this back on shortly before we reopen. This is to help us manage the volume of requests when we return to campus. If you find interesting books you can create a list by logging into your Library account, searching the Library catalogue, click on the save to list button and the give your list a name. The short video on Logging in to your Library Account shows you how to do this towards the end of the video. Click here to access the video.
If you wish to place a hold, check the catalogue record for the item to see when it is due for return and if other people have reserved it already. This will give you an idea of when you will be able to borrow it. You may also want to check if we have a digital copy available: e-book or streamed video. You can check on the Library catalogue but select Search Plus rather than Library Search from the drop down menu. For films search Box of Broadcasts or Kanopy.
We will e-mail you when it is available for you to borrow. You can also login to your account on the Library catalogue to see whether it is available yet.
If you have any overdue items you will not be able to reserve an item for collection.
You can place a hold on up to seven items at any one time. This does not affect the number items you may borrow.
Items need to be collected within seven days. After that time they will be reshelved or offered to the next person who has placed a hold.
Please note that it may be necessary for us to renew books for a borrower who can't come to campus and this may affect a hold you have placed.
