
Requesting Books Online
- You can place holds on books currently signed out, or request books from other NEOS libraries.
- You must have first registered with the Library.
- Log in to the Library website at http://library.oldscollege.ca
- Select “Find a Book” from the menu.
- Select “Olds College Library Book Catalogue”.
- (see “Using the Library Catalogue” tutorial for help on finding a book in the Library Catalogue)
- In the item record screen choose “Request/Hold This Item” which appears midway down the screen.

You will then be prompted to enter your 13 digit ID number from your student ID card and PIN number. If you do not know your PIN number, contact the Library.
- The system will also ask you to select from the drop down list, the Library where you want to pick up the item. Normally you will select Olds College.
- Click on the “Place Hold” button.
- A confirmation will appear and you will be contacted when the item arrives.