Hold Shelf Procedures

Procedure for placing requests on the Holdshelf at all Circ Desks:
Scan barcode
Print hold slip
Place on holdshelf – alphabetically by borrower’s LAST name
Why print a hold slip?
Important info is printed in BIG and BOLD for easy identification and tracking of holds
Verifies borrower’s name – listed Last, First
Verifies pick-up location – material is placed on hold at correct branch
Verifies status dates – time/date placed on hold shelf
Verifies title and call number info – hold slip is placed inside correct item
Thanks for your help in ensuring that when our borrowers come to pick up a hold that the correct item is waiting for them at the correct location.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Elin

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