Holds, Recalls, and Searches

Holds
If the UNISTAR screen displays a date under the STATUS line of a book you want, that means the book is checked out and due on the date shown.  You may ask us to hold it for you when it's returned by bringing your ID card and the book's call numbers to the Circulation Desk.  Once a hold is placed on a book, a recall notice is sent to the person who has it.  That person is entitled to keep the book for the full three-week loan period, but may return it sooner knowing someone is waiting for it.  You will be notified by mail or e-mail* when the book becomes available.  A pick-up deadline will be stated on the notice; if you have not come in for the book by that time, it will be returned to the shelves.  Youth books, Bound Periodicals, and Information File material may not be held. You can also place a hold on a checked out item by calling the Circulation desk at 273-2462.

Recalls
If you should receive a recall notice for a book you have checked out, please be sure to bring it back by the date indicated on the notice, as fine rates increase by .50/day for students and $2.00/day for faculty and P & S employees for failure to respond to a recall.  This is in addition to the regular overdue fine.  Also, your library checkout privileges will be blocked until all overdue recalled items are returned. Recall notices will be sent via e-mail*.

Searches
If there is no date under the STATUS line on the UNISTAR screen, but the item you want is not on the shelves, you may come to the Circulation Desk and request that we search for it.  Again, bring your ID and the book's call number.  Library staff members will begin looking for it before 1:00 p.m. on the following weekday.  If an item you've requested is found at that time, or on subsequent searches, it will be held for you at the Circulation Desk and you will be notified by mail or e-mail*. Search requests must be made in person at the Circulation desk. You cannot call to place a search on an item.

* The library uses your UNI e-mail address for delivery of all notices. If you prefer to use an e-mail address other than your UNI account login to My Library Account and enter your preferred e-mail address in the patron information section.