Requesting Items

Putting a Hold on a Kresge Book

• If a book is currently checked out to another patron, you can place a request that the item be returned in 10 days. To request a checked out item, search for the item in the library catalog, and click the Request button. Please note that holds can be only place on items that are currently checked out to other patrons.
• You will receive an email when the item is available for you to pick up.
  

Requesting Flint Items

• University of Michigan students, staff and faculty may request Kresge Library books and periodicals currently shelved at the UM Flint Thompson Library.
• In order to submit a request, you must have an active Kresge Library account. You can verify this by trying to log in to your account. If you are not able to log in, stop by the Kresge Circulation Desk with valid MCard during regular library hours.

To request an item from UM Flint Thompson Library:

• Search the library catalog for an item. Items stored at UM Flint Library list "UM Flint Stacks" or "UM Flint Periodicals" in the Location portion of the item record.
• Click the Request button located at the top of the page.
• When prompted, enter your last name and 14-digit barcode number (Where do I find my barcode number?).
• Within 3 business days you will receive an email when Flint item will be available for pickup.

Questions? Contact the Circulation Desk at (734) 764-1375 or kresgecirc@umich.edu.

Requesting items from other library

To request item through MeLCat service:

• Go to Michigan eLibrary Catalog, and search for the item.
• Press Get this for me button in the book record. A new page will load.
• Select "U of Michigan Business" from the dropdown menu.
• When prompted, enter your full name and 14-digit barcode number that can be found on the back of your MCard:
  
• You will receive an email when the item will be available at the Kresge Circulation Desk.

To learn more about MeLCat service, visit the MeLCat Find.It.Fast page.