Want to borrow a book from one of our reading lists or have a specific title you want to request? Here's how to place a hold through the Allegheny County Library catalog.
Start your search here! This is the main page of the ACL catalog.
Visit acl.bibliocommons.com.
Click “Log In / My ACL” in the top right corner.
Use your library card number and PIN. (Ask staff if you need help finding these!)
Use the search bar at the top of the screen to type in the title, author, or keywords.
Press Enter or click the magnifying glass icon to run your search.
Find the item you’re looking for.
Look for the “Place a Hold” button next to the title.
If it’s available at another library in the system, you can still request it!
Click “Place a Hold.”
Choose your pickup location (South Park Library or another ACL branch).
Click “Place Hold.”
A confirmation message will pop up once your hold is successfully placed.
You’ll get an email or phone call when your item is ready for pickup.
Holds usually take a few days, depending on availability and popularity.
To check your holds, log in to your account.
Click “On Hold” under your profile to see all active requests.
Need Assistance? If you’re having trouble placing a hold or locating a book, please don't hesitate to ask!
Reach out to Madeline, Teen Librarian at canalesm@einetwork.net or call 412-833-5585.