You can reserve / request / place a hold on an item if it is checked out to another person or if it is located in the Library Store.
Please note, standard loan books are checked out for six weeks, but the return date will be brought forward if you request a book.
If an item is checked out:
When you look for an item in the Library Catalogue and the status shows a due date then the item is checked out to someone else.
Click on the "request" button to activate the request function.
You will then have to log in to your Library Account
Once you have logged in, confirm the request by clicking on the "Request Selected Item" button.
The person who has borrowed the item will receive an email asking them to return it. As soon as it is returned you will receive an email telling you it is available for collection and you will have the email date and the following day to collect it.
If you request an item from Boston Scientific Health Sciences Library in Brookfield, it will be held at the desk in that library.
If an item is located in Store:
Older editions of titles and book that are not in demand may be moved to Store. If the item shows location "Store request required" it means it is located off-campus in our store facility.
You can request the item by clicking on the request button and following the same instructions as above.
When the item has been retrieved from store you will receive an email letting you know it is available for collection.
You can also ask a member of staff to reserve / request a book for you.
