Request a Hold

Place a request using the library catalog and we'll send the book to any university library location and hold it at the desk for you.

  1. Search the library catalog by title, author, or keyword. Students, faculty, and staff can request books from App State, WCU, or UNCA.

    Screenshot of the catalog search showing dropdown for Title/Author/Keyword
  2. Choose the title you want to request.

    Screenshot showing catalog search results with multiple linked titles

  3. Choose the Request link at the top of the page

    Screenshot of item record for a book showing Request button in top-left

  4. Log into your library account using your App State username and password (or name and ID# for community borrowers).

    Account login screen


  5. Select a pickup location ("ASU Library Service Desk" is the main desk at Belk Library) and click Submit. You'll get an email when your item is ready for pickup.

    Request screen showing drop-down menu for pickup locations