Tips and Tricks for Placing Holds

Tips and Tricks for Placing Holds

If you have never placed a hold before, or are a little rusty, check out this video for tips! If you need help placing holds, call 607-272-4556 or email askalibrarian@tcpl.org.

Keep in mind:

  • You are limited to 10 holds per library card.
  • You must place items on hold at the library where they are owned (for instance, you can only pick up TCPL items at TCPL).
  • Inter-library Loan (ILL) service is currently suspended.

Prefer to read your instructions? Download PDF versions of How to Place Holds During Curbside and Lobby Pickup Service and Tips for Browsing and Searching the Catalog.