Placing Holds                                                                        

Requesting a Hold for an item that is currently checked out

If a book that you wish to read is currently checked out to another patron, you may place a "Hold" on it. The library will notify you and hold it for you when it is returned.

1. In the Voyager Catalog find the record for the item you want.

2. If the Status reads "Checked Out" and includes a due date, click on the red "Place Requests" button at the top of the record.

3. Enter the barcode number from your MTSU ID card or other borrower's card (Community, Alumni or TALC) and your last name as it appears on the card. (The barcode number is 14-digits beginning with 23082). "Log in".

NOTE: If you are a student and have not yet borrowed a book in the current semester, your barcode is not active. Please go to the Circulation Desk to have your barcode activated.

4. At the next screen, choose "OK."

5. An information screen for the selected item will appear. Reenter your barcode from your MTSU ID in the appropriate box.

6. Select "Main Circ Desk" from the drop-down menu after "Pick Up At."

7. Click "Submit Request."

8. If your request was successful, a message will appear stating, "Your patron initiated request was successful" and a notice will be sent to you when the item is returned. It will be held at the Circulation Desk for ten days.