Create a library hold or interlibrary loan (catalog)

To hold copies for yourself, you need to be logged into Destiny. If you do not have a login, see the library staff.

Important: Your ability to hold copies for yourself depends on your access level.

Place an ILL or hold request in the catalog

To place a request:

  1. Select Catalog > Library Search > Basic sub-tab.
  2. From the Location drop-down, select your district.
  3. If you are looking for a specific material type, such as Book, select it from the Material Type drop-down.
  4. Enter your search term in the Find field.
  5. To perform the search, click the type of search you want to do.

    Note: To perform a Keyword search, you can just press Enter after entering your search term.

  6. On the Search Results page, click the title of the item you want to request.
  7. On the Title Details page, click Hold It.

    Title Details sub-tab showing the Hold It button.

  8. In the Requesting section, select when you want the item.
    If you select...Then...

    As soon as possible

    Request a copy as soon as it is available.

    Click Save to place the request.

    Reserve for specific date

    Reserve a copy for a specific date.

    1. In the Reserve field, enter the number of the copies you want, and click Refresh Calendar.
      Notes:
      • The Copies field does not include lost or hidden copies, unless the patron has permission to see hidden copies.
      • If all copies of a title are lost, the Copies field does not appear. The patron can only place a hold on the title.
      • If the library included a title in a related titles group, the Copies field also includes copies of related titles.
    1. Enter the dates you want the item in the From and to fields. You can use the calendar on the right to identify when there are copies available.

      Note: If the title is not available when you want it at the school you selected, check the availability at a different school.

  9. Click Save to place the request.