Place Holds Like a Pro!

Place Holds Like a Pro

Are you interested in learning how to request books and other items from our libraries? Would you like to improve your search skills and strategies? Our Reference team is now offering 1-on-1 tutorials (up to 20 minutes) either via Zoom or by phone. Sign up below.


Tutorial appointments are available up to 2 weeks in advance on a first come first served basis. If no appointments are available, please check back again soon.

Possible topics include:

  • Logging in to your account
  • Basic searching & holding
  • Distinguishing between formats
  • Requesting "parts" of multi-part sets
  • Using the advanced search option
  • Suspending and reactivating holds
  • Installing & using the CW MARS app
  • Borrowing statewide via ComCat

Updated March 15, 2021