Holds and Recalls
If you need a book, CD or DVD that is already checked out, you can place a hold on it or request it via ILL. You can also place a recall by visiting the circulation desk.
Holds
Holds are appropriate for items that are due soon or overdue, or when you can wait longer than two weeks. Placing a hold prevents other patrons from checking the item out or renewing their loan.
How to Place a Hold Online
To place a hold on an item through Library Search:
1. To place the item on hold, first click on the Request tab.
2. Click on the Sign-in link to log in to your library account.
3. The Hold option is selected by default. Next, you need to select a Pickup Location. Uptown patrons should select Howard-Tilton Circ Desk. Patrons may also choose to pick up recalled items at the Matas Library of the Health Sciences downtown.
To place a hold on an item through the classic catalog:
1. Click on the Make a Request link. You will be prompted to log in to your library account.
2. Click on "Place a Hold for a checked out item".
3. Enter your Splash Card ID or barcode, then click Submit.
Recalls
Recalls are used when you need a book within a short time frame. When a book is recalled, the patron that has the book has 10 days to return it.
How to Place a Recall
If you wish to place a recall, you must visit the Circulation Desk, located on the first floor of Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Circulation staff can manually place a recall on any checked-out book from there.
Interlibrary Loan
If you need an item and do not wish to wait for a hold or recall, you can request it via Interlibrary Loan. Information on using ILL can be found here.
Holds
Holds are appropriate for items that are due soon or overdue, or when you can wait longer than two weeks. Placing a hold prevents other patrons from checking the item out or renewing their loan.
How to Place a Hold Online
To place a hold on an item through Library Search:
1. To place the item on hold, first click on the Request tab.
2. Click on the Sign-in link to log in to your library account.
3. The Hold option is selected by default. Next, you need to select a Pickup Location. Uptown patrons should select Howard-Tilton Circ Desk. Patrons may also choose to pick up recalled items at the Matas Library of the Health Sciences downtown.
To place a hold on an item through the classic catalog:
1. Click on the Make a Request link. You will be prompted to log in to your library account.
2. Click on "Place a Hold for a checked out item".
3. Enter your Splash Card ID or barcode, then click Submit.
Recalls
Recalls are used when you need a book within a short time frame. When a book is recalled, the patron that has the book has 10 days to return it.
How to Place a Recall
If you wish to place a recall, you must visit the Circulation Desk, located on the first floor of Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Circulation staff can manually place a recall on any checked-out book from there.
Interlibrary Loan
If you need an item and do not wish to wait for a hold or recall, you can request it via Interlibrary Loan. Information on using ILL can be found here.