Placing a Hold on Library Materials

You may request that an item that is checked out be held for your use when it is returned to the Library. The online library catalog will indicate when an item is due to be returned.

The staff at the Circulation Desk will place an item on reserve (also called a hold) for you, or you can do it online using the following steps:

  1. Sign In to the library’s online catalog.

  2. Search for the item you are interested in.

  3. Click the "Find in Library" link for the item you need.

  4. Click the “Request” link above the location and availability information.

  5. Ignore the “Material Type” and “Terms of Use” fields; however, if you need the item by a certain date, please indicate that in the “Not Needed After” date.

  6. Click the “Request” button.

If the status of the item is “AVAILABLE”, the item will be retrieved and placed on the hold shelf for you to pick up. If the item is checked out, the current patron may retain the item until the due date listed, but the item may not be renewed because you have requested it.

The library staff will call you to let you know when an item you requested is available for pickup.

Contact Information

Library

Library building
319-296-4006
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Regular Hours — Fall 2024

If campus is closed, the Library is also closed. This includes weather-related closings. See scheduled college closings.

September 3 – November 23, 2024
Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 8:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00pm
Thanksgiving Week
November 24 – 30, 2024
Sunday, Nov 24 Closed
Monday, Nov 25 7:00am – 8:00pm
Tuesday, Nov 26 7:00am – 4:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 27 Closed
Thursday, Nov 28 Closed
Friday, Nov 29 Closed
Saturday, Nov 30 Closed
Sunday, Dec 1 Closed
December 2 – 14, 2024
Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 8:00pm
Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00pm
December 15 – 20, 2024
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Saturday – Sunday Closed
Winter Break
December 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025
Monday – Sunday Closed
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