The Meriam Library is excited to announce that books and media titles can now be requested through OneSearch. For Summer 2020 the requested items are available from the Main Collection, Folio, Author Wall, Juvenile Collection, Popular, media, and a limited number of reference titles. Requesting is only available for CSU Chico students, staff, and faculty.

 

Be sure to sign in to see the request button.

 

You Tube video:  Requesting a Book

 

To request a title:

1. From the library's homepage, search for the title or subject that you are looking for. If you are only looking for print materials in the Meriam Library, select "Books @ Chico" under "Search Scope."

 

OneSearch

 

2. Click the Search Button

 Search Button

 

3. Sign into OneSearch to access the request button (only students, staff, and faculty)

 

 

4. Open a record, the request button will be listed under “options” for titles with multiple volumes:

 

And will be listed above the location for single volumes:

 

 

5. Click the request button for the item you would like. There is no additional information that is needed, but you can enter a “not needed by” date and a comment about the item for library staff.

 

 

6. You have now requested an item from the Meriam Library! Your place in the queue will let you know if anyone else has a request on this title. If you are 0 then you are the first in line!

 

You will receive an email when your title has been checked out to you. Pickup is Mondays and Thursdays from 8-12.

 

This only applies to items owned by the Meriam Library, CSU Chico. Borrowing from other campuses (ILS) will be available later this summer.