Place a hold

Placing a hold reserves the next available copy of a book. Useful when the book is currently checked out, when there's a waitlist, or when you just want to be notified.

Where to place a hold

• On the catalogue card (the "Place hold" button under each book)
• On the book detail page (larger "Place hold" button)

What happens after

• Available now: "Hold ready for pickup" message; come to the library
• Waitlist: You're added to the queue; you'll get an email when it's your turn
• Already held by you: button shows "Hold placed" with hover-to-cancel

Email notifications

You'll be emailed:

• When your hold is ready (book set aside for pickup)
• 2 days before your hold expires if you haven't picked up
• When your turn comes if you were waitlisted

How long do holds last when ready?

Default: 7 days. After that the hold expires and the book moves to the next person in line.

Multiple holds

You can place holds on as many different books as you want. There's no limit unless your library has set one.

Holds on family members' behalf

Place a hold under your own account. If you want a book for your child, they need their own patron account (most libraries set this up automatically as part of family management).

Cancelling

See "Cancel your hold".