An item I want is at a different Public Library branch. How do I get it sent to my branch?
Answer
You can place a hold on most items through our catalog (excluding reference items) and have it delivered to the library that's most convenient for you. This process usually takes a few days, and the library sends you a notice when the item is ready for you. If other customers have the book on hold there may be a longer wait to receive the item.
To place a hold on a title:
- Log in to My Account from the catalogs in the library or the library's online catalog.
- Search for the item or topic you need.
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Do one of the following:
- From the Search Results page or the Title Details page, find the item you want to place on hold and click Place Hold.
- From the Search Results page, use the checkboxes to select multiple items and click Place Hold(s) from the Select an Action drop-down list. This option may not be available on mobile screens.
Note: If you are not logged in to your library account, choosing the Place Hold option prompts you to log in.
- From the window that displays, select the pickup library from the drop-down list.
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Click Place Hold.
A message displays that tells you whether or not the hold was successfully placed.
