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Holds and Recalls
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Using these services:
- to recall a book currently on-loan to another user;
- to request that a book be pulled from the shelf and held (not same-day service)
- to request that staff search for a book that is not checked out and not on the shelf
NOTE: You must be a registered UI Library borrower to use the holds & recalls service.
NOTE: You cannot recall or place holds on materials that do not circulate (such as periodicals and reference books). |
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Recalls
This procedure changes the due date for the current borrower and requests that the item be returned for your use. However, it may take up to three weeks for the material to become available.
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Requests
If a book is on the shelf, staff will retrieve it the day after you place the hold (except Fridays, Saturdays and holidays). The book will be held for seven days and you will receive an email or postal notice of availability.
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Requests for NIC and LCSC books
If a book is on the shelf, NIC or LCSC staff will retrieve it the day after you place a hold (except weekends and holidays). Item will be sent via courier and should arrive 1-3 days later. You cannot recall LCSC and NIC books. Loan periods and fines are subject to owning library's policies.
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Searches
Use the request feature to alert staff to search for missing books. You will be notified when the book is located, or you will be redirected to the Interlibrary Loan Department if it is not found within a few days.
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Undergraduates
Students admitted to the University of Idaho’s undergraduate program, and non-degree-seeking students, may borrow books for 28 days (with the possibility of one renewal). These materials are subject to recall with the due date being reset and notices will be sent in the event of such an occurrence. Results of their hold requests will be sent via email or postal mail.
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Graduates
Students admitted to the University of Idaho’s Graduate School may borrow books for one semester (with the possibility of one-semester renewals). These materials are subject to recall ~ in which case the due dates are reset and notices of recall are sent via email or postal mail.
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Extended Campus
Students admitted to the University of Idaho who are doing coursework at one of the university’s research instructional centers may borrow materials and place holds. Materials will be shipped to them. These materials are subject to recall ~ in which case the due dates are reset and notices of recall are sent via email or postal mail.
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Faculty
Members of the University of Idaho Faculty (FSH 1520, Art.II) may borrow books for one semester (with the possibility of one-semester renewals). These materials are subject to recall ~ in which case the due dates are reset and notices of recall are sent via email or postal mail. Books requested using the holds system will be checked out to their accounts and shipped to their offices via campus mail.
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UI Staff
Employees of the University of Idaho may borrow books for 28 days (with the possibility of one renewal). These materials are subject to recall ~ in which case the due dates are reset and notices of recall are sent via email or postal mail. Books requested using the holds system will be checked out to their accounts and shipped to their offices via campus mail.
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Non-UI borrowers
Non-University of Idaho borrowers’ cards are available to residents of the state of Idaho and the surrounding area who are 18 or older. Non-UI borrowers may borrow books for 28 days (with the possibility of one renewal). These materials are subject to recall ~ in which case the due dates are reset and notices of recall are sent via email or postal mail. These borrowers are not permitted to recall material.
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