Library Circulation Policies
Requesting Books
Copies with a "Not Checked Out" status at Pius Library may not be held. Only books with status "In Process", "At Bindery", "In Repair", "Date Due", or "On Hold" may be placed on hold. The holds can be placed online by the requester or at the Circulation Desk in person.
When the book is received at Pius Library, the requester will be notified to pick up the book at the Circulation Desk. From the notice date, SLU books are held for 7 days and MOBIUS books are held 10 days for pickup.
A book on hold for another patron cannot be renewed.
If a book has more than one hold on it, the normal check-out period may be shortened to serve the greatest number of patrons.
Recalls
All books are subject to recall. A book may be recalled after it has been on loan for a minimum of ten days. Books needed for Reserve Room use will be recalled immediately. MOBIUS libraries may recall their books at any time.
Recalled book due dates will automatically change to precede the original due date. When a recall notice is received, the book is to be brought to Pius Circulation promptly. Recalled items are subject to fines past the recall due date.
To get a substitute for a recalled item, try requesting another copy online through MOBIUS or through Interlibrary Loan- ILLiad.
Searching Books
If a book cannot be located in the general collection, a patron can request a search by filling out a search request card at the Circulation Desk. When found, the book will be held at the Circulation Desk for the patron and the patron will be notified. If the book is not found within 5 working days, the patron will be notified. If the patron still requires the book, he or she may request a copy of the book through the MOBIUS system or Interlibrary Loan.
