How Do I Place a Hold?

People place holds on items so they can come pick them up later, to get an item that is already checkout to someone else or to reserve a spot in line so they can pick up a popular item when it is ready.  

If you would like to place a hold on an item you an item,  you can either request the material in person, by phone or online through our catalogue. When the material arrives, we will notify you by phone or email (as per your notification preference). You will need to pick up your hold before the expiration date indicated in the notification message. You may have up to 30 active holds at a time.

Picking up your hold

When your request is ready for pickup, a hold slip will be printed and your item(s) will be placed on the Hold Shelf on the first floor. You may pick up your hold until the expiration date specified in your notification message. Holds are filed by the first four (4) letters of your last name, then by the last four (4) digits of your library card account number. Interlibrary loans and video game holds are kept at the Customer Service desk. All holds must be checked out before you leave the Library.