📚 Circulation: Hold Request Tutorial

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Hold Request Tutorial: How to Reserve Library Materials

Need to reserve a laptop, hotspot, book, or other library item? The Hold Request Tutorial is a short, helpful video that walks you through everything you need to know to place a hold and pick up your materials with ease.

What You’ll Learn in the Tutorial:

  • How to search for items like laptops, hotspots, and books using the library catalog
  • How to place a hold request so library staff can set aside the item for you
  • How long your requested items will be held before they’re released to other borrowers
  • Step-by-step instructions for submitting a hold request online
  • Where to find library hours so you know when to visit
  • How to contact the library to:
    • Ask when your item will be ready for pickup
    • Inquire about curbside pickup options and schedule an appointment (available as staffing allows)