The NYSID Library is pleased to be able to offer those with a NYSID ID the added convenience of placing hold requests on books from our collection! Below you'll find easy step-by-step instructions along with information about the notification process for when your items are ready for pick up at our Circulation Desk.
Please note that hold requests are NOT available for items with a status of Non-circulating, Reserves, In Processing, Audiovisual, or for items from other consortium libraries.
1) Access BobCat, the Library's online catalog, by clicking the NYSID Library homepage.
2) Search for a book by title, keyword, etc in the search box, and then click "Submit" next to the box.
3) Accept the "Sign In" prompt from BobCat and use your NYSID Login button with school email and PW (you can also use the Login button on the top right corner of the BobCat screen).
4) By clicking "Request," the box will prompt you to fill out: "Terms of use, Pickup Date, and comment."
5) After filling out the information, click the box of "Sent Request." The message shows that "uour request was successfully placed."Select the "SEND REQUEST" button.
6) The final message shows that "your your request was successfully placed."
Wait for an Email Notification that your Pickup is Ready (see details below):
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Please complete this form and a Librarian will respond to your inquiry.