Placing Material on Hold 

1.   Go to the Library's online catalog, search the catalog and select the item in which you are interested.

2.   If a list of titles is generated as a result of your search, click on the button for the title that you are interested in.  This will bring you to the "Full View" screen for the item. ( Your hold must be placed from the "Full View" screen.)  This record will tell you whether the item is checked out or not.

If the item is out of the library, please proceed to step 3.

If the item is on the shelf in the library, please note:

A report of items placed on hold is run once a day. Therefore, a hold for an item sitting on the shelf may take several days to process. For faster service, please call the Reference Desk

Main: 203-256-3160
Woods Branch: 203-255-7308
Pequot: 203-259-0346

3.  Click on the words "Place Hold" on the left side of the screen.

4.  When the hold form is displayed, enter your 14 digit library barcode number (no spaces and no letters).  

5.   Indicate where you would like to pick up the material when it is ready for you by clicking on the drop down box next to "Pickup At".

6.   If there are mulitple volumes associated with the item you are selecting , you may choose whether you want the first available copy, or if there is a specific volume you need, you may select that.

7.  Click on the button labeled "Place Hold".  

8.  The system will display a message about whether it was able to place the hold or not.  Some materials, such as reference items, cannot be put on hold.  If the hold was placed, a confirmation message will be displayed.  Click on the "OK" button.

9.  You will receive an email or phone call notifying you when the material is available for pick up 

10. When you are finished, remember to click on the button to insure your privacy. 
  

Phone:  (203) 256-3155
February 9, 2009
Web Contact:  bbuss@fplct.org