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1. How do I….
place a hold….. on a book?

2. What is a “hold?”
If you wish to borrow a book that
has been checked out by someone
else, you can place a hold on it.
When the book is returned to the
library, then you can place a hold on
the book.

3. Look up the book in the online Catalog
at www.cincinnatilibrary.org

4. The Item Information Record will
tell you if the book is checked out.

5. Click on the Place Hold link. It is
located on the left hand side of the
screen.

6. A log in screen will appear.

7. Enter your login information.

8. Click on “Place Hold.”

9. This tells you that the hold was placed
successfully!

10. When the book becomes available….
You will be notified by phone
or email when your hold is
available. Please contact your
local library if you have any
questions.

11. Placing Holds on Materials
About “Holds” Cardholders may place holds on
most types of materials. A
maximum number of items a
person can place on hold may be
established. The following
materials may not be placed on
hold:
Reference materials
New Release Feature film DVDs

12. Please Note……
More than one person can place a
hold on a book.
*You will receive it based on the order of your hold.
*A book cannot be renewed once a hold is placed on it.

13.  Remember…….
Holds cannot be placed if…..
*The item is a Reference material or a
New Release Feature film DVD.
*You have reached the allowable amount of
holds. (7)
*You have unpaid fines or overdue materials.

14. If you no longer want the book….
Go to the Catalog page….
Go to “My Account” then click on
“Holds”

15. Select the hold you wish to cancel and
click the box next to it. Then click on
cancel.

16. You will see a message confirming your
“cancelled” hold.

17. If you have any difficulties or
questions about “Holds” please
contact the circulation desk.
513-369-6900

18. We are here to Help!
The Public Library of Cincinnati and
Hamilton County
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
45202-2009
513-369-6900
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