What is the difference between a hold and a reservation?
Holds are placed on either a title or copy record when a patron would like to check it out as soon as it is available. However, a reservation is placed on an item for a specific date range.
Reservations
When a book has a reservation, can other patrons still check it out?
Yes and no, depending on the situation. If a patron tries to check out an item but their transaction period interferes with the reservation, then they will not be able to check the item out. However, if the transaction does not collide with the reservation, then they can still check out the item. Check out our articles on the Reservations tab in Librarian and placing a reservation through Search for more information.
Can patrons reserve an item that is currently checked out?
Yes! As long as the reservation is placed for a date that the item will be available, such as after the due date of the current check out period, then there is no issue with placing reservations for items currently checked out.
How far in advance can reservations be placed on items?
Patrons can place a reservation up to 90 days in advance.
Is there a limit to how many reservations can be placed on an item at once?
As long as there are no conflicting dates between the reservations, there is no limit to how many reservations an item can have!