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.

  1. Search for an item that you want to recall.
  2. View the Item Record Display of the item.
  3. 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.
  4. Click the drop-down menu and select Recall. Click the OK button.

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  5. 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.
  6. Enter your Univeristy ID# in the Unversity ID# field.
  7. Enter any comments that you want your institution's circulation staff to view in the Comment text box.
  8. Select the location where you want to pick up the item from the Pick Up At drop-down menu.
  9. Enter the number of days after which you will not need the recall in the Not Needed After text box.
  10. Click the OK button to submit your request. Click the Reset button to clear all of the fields.

  11. 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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