Fairfield Public Library

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:

Once the material is on the hold shelf for you, a notice will be sent. You may also check your account (My Account) to see when the item is available. For faster service, please call the Reference Desk

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

3.   A hold icon will appear in the top/middle of the the screen or on the right-hand sinde of the screen.  Click on this icon.

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.   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 gray button labeled "Place Hold".  

Please Note: If you are placing a hold on an item that is currently on the shelf in the library, please check your "My Account" to see when the item is available for you. If you need the item immediatley, please call the Reference Desk at

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

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 letter notifying you when the material is available for pick up 

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

 

 

Phone:  (203) 256-3155
 September 5, 2003
Web Contact:  bbuss@fplct.org



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