How to place a hold
Answer
There are various ways to search for item(s) in Alma. The following instructions are for placing a hold on an item, when you search using Physical Items + Title search in Alma.
To search for an item use the persistent search box.
- Use “Physical Items + Title” to start your search.
- Type the title you are looking for in the search box.
- When you find the item that you want to request, click on the “Request” button.
- When you click on the “Request” button, a “Create Request” page appears.
- For “Request Type” select “Patron physical item request” in the drop-down menu.
- When you select the “Request type,” the other required fields appear.
- Type or scan in the requesting patron’s card number or enter their name.
- Note (optional for special instructions)
- Pickup location.
- Click on the “Submit” button when you have filled in the required information.
- After submitting the request, the library that owns the item will automatically receive a printed request at a designated networked printer.