Recall a Book

You may recall books currently on loan.

• The person who has the item will receive a notice giving them 15 days to return it.
• If there is more than one person recalling the item, each person will be able to borrow it for 2 weeks before having to return it.
• You will receive an email or letter letting you know when the item has been returned and is available for you to check out.
• The item will be held for you for 10 days at the delivery point you requested.

How to place recalls online

       What you will need:

• The 14-digit BARCODE NUMBER on the back of your ID card.
• A verification number. (Initially, the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.)

1. Identify the book you want in the Library Catalog (Use Basic or Advanced Search).
2. Select the name of the library branch OR "Recall item" next to the owned/out statement. This will display a list of volumes or copies in a new window.
3. Click the "Recall Item" link next to the copy or volume you want to recall.
4. Enter your ID Barcode Number and your Verification Number

   Your Barcode is the 14-digit number on the reverse side of your Notre Dame ID card.

   Forgot your verification number? Request it to be Reset at a circulation desk or send request to library.circ.1@nd.edu

• From the Recall Request window,
  • Select the name of the library where you want to pick up the book.
  • Optionally, set the "Not Needed After" date.

  Do NOT set the date for less than 15 days. Note that if the book is returned to the library after this date, you will not be notified.

  • Click "Send."
• When you are finished press the RESET button to LOGOUT. Failure to RESET and LOGOUT of the session will allow others to view your personal information.

You may also recall books by sending us an email or stopping by Hesburgh Library circulation desk.