Recalling an item
You can place a recall for an item(s) that is currently checked out to someone else.
Recalls can be made only from an item's
Item Record Display. You need to be logined to place a recall request, if you are not logged in, the
system will automatically prompt you. See Patron Login for more information.
- Search for an item that you want to recall.
- View the Item Record Display of the item.
- Click the Recall Item button on the toolbar at the top of the screen. If you have not previously logged in, the
Patron Login screen displays. Enter your University ID# and Last name in the appropriate fields and
then click the OK button.
- Click the drop-down menu and select Recall. Click the OK button.

For steps 5-10, see graphic below
- If you want to place a recall on any copy of the item, click the Any Copy radio
button. If you want to place a recall on a specific copy, select the copy of
the item from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your Univeristy ID# in the Unversity ID# field.
- Enter any comments that you want your institution's circulation staff to view in the Comment text box.
- Select the location where you want to pick up the item from the Pick Up At drop-down menu.
- Enter the number of days after which you will not need the recall in the Not Needed After text box.
- Click the OK button to submit your request. Click the Reset button to clear all of the fields.

- Once you have placed a hold or recall on an item, you can check its status by accessing your
Patron Information.
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