Answered By: Library Services
Last Updated: Sep 27, 2024     Views: 1714

Use this function to request that a title be retrieved from the collection and placed on the hold shelf  or mailed to a regional campus.

When you are looking at the book's record in the catalogue, you will see a button that says "Request" on the right hand side of the screen. Click the "Request" button.

 

On the following page,  select to log in using your UNBC credentials.

Select where you would like to pick up the book.

  • If you are located in Prince George, select "UNBC Library - Prince George Campus - Requests Reserves Room"
  • If you are located at one of the regional campus, select which campus you would like the book mailed to (Fort St. John, Quesnel, or Terrace)

Sometimes a book only has one copy or volume available which means there will only be one option with a checkbox.

  • Check the box beside the book.
  • Add any additional information library staff may need in the notes column.
  • Click 'Submit.'

check box image when there is only one copy or volume

 

Sometimes a book will have multiple copies and/or volumes.

  • Make sure you check the boxes for all copies/volumes you need.
  • Add any additional information library staff may need in the notes column.
  • Click 'Submit.

If you selected Prince George Campus as your pick-up location:

  • You will receive an email alert when your book is ready for pick-up.
  • The book will be located  in the Course Reserves Room located by the Library Services Desk.
  • The requests are organized in alphabetical order by your last name.
  • The requested title will be held for one week and then returned to the collection if not collected. 

If you selected a regional campus as your pick-up location:

  • The book will be checked out to your account and mailed to your selected campus.
  • You will receive a phone call when the book arrives at the campus and is ready for pick-up.
  • Book return instructions will be attached to the book.

 

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