Reference & Research

Placing a Hold Request

To request a physical book from Grace Library, you must place a Hold Request. We are not currently checking books out at the Circulation Desk.

To place a hold request, log into Discovery using your Carlow credentials. When you find the item you want to borrow, click the "Place Hold" button on the right-hand side of the screen.

A hold request form will open in a new window. If needed, add any additional information you'd like to include on the form. When you're finished, click "Submit."

Picking Up Your Book

Once your request has been processed, here's what happens next:

• Grace Library staff will pull the book from the shelves and check it out to your account.
• You will receive an email from the library confirming that your item has been transferred to the University Mail Room.
• The Mail Room will place your item in a 24/7 pickup locker.
• You will then get a second email from the Mail Room that includes a barcode you will scan to retrieve your book(s).

Reminder: Hold requests and locker delivery may take some time—plan ahead, especially if you're on a deadline!