Hold Policy

How do you handle holds?

Teach students to place their own holds during the OPAC lesson. Students must know their log in. This is usually part of the student information system uploads. Our district uses the student ID and birthday.

Destiny lets you add holds and set the period of time in which a hold will stay. When the book is checked in, a notice will appear that you can print. Either hold the book on a holds shelf, or check it out and put it in the teacher's box.

If you have time in your schedule, hand deliver the book to the student. It increases your visibility and lets students know you care.

Some elementary schools will hold a book if students have overdues: From Elementary Library Routines

See Also:

• OPAC for teaching how to place a hold
• Wish List to request a book for the library collection