Library & Research Help

1. Check the item's status.

All items that are in ARC Storage or checked out must be obtained by placing a request after searching Esearch. Items on the 2nd and 3rd floors can also be requested, or you can get them from the shelves.

To check the status, look at the Esearch record, where you will see if an item is available or checked out, as well as its location.

Esearch result for the book "Edit Yourself...," with availability and location information highlighted.

2. Access the item's detailed record.

Click the item's title in Esearch to access its detailed record. 

Esearch result entry for the book "Edit yourself: a manual for everyone who works with words."

3. Sign-in.

Look for the "Sign In" link (under the "Get It" heading) and use your NetID and password to access the system.

Detailed library catalog entry for the book "Edit yourself: a manual for everyone who works with words."

 

4. Request the item.

Choose the "Pickup" option (under the "Get It" heading). You should receive a confirmation message indicating that your request was successful.

You will receive an email when the item is ready for pickup.

Library catalog entry for the book "Edit yourself: a manual for everyone who works with words" with pickup link highlighted.

5. Pick up the item.

After receiving the email that your item is ready, pick up your item by retrieving it from the hold shelves in front of the Library Services Desk. You can then check it out by either

  • Using the self-checkout machine.
  • Or, bringing the item to the Circulation Desk for check out.

Questions? Call the circulation desk at 734.487.2562 for questions about checking out books or ask a librarian for help searching and putting items on hold.

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