February 01, 2010
New NetLibrary Holds Feature Allows Users to Reserve Checked-Out Content
On January 27, NetLibrary released a new holds feature that allows users to place popular eBooks and eAudiobooks on reserve. With this enhancement, users are able to place holds request for titles in use by other users, view their place in line for each item and receive email notification when the content is available for check-out.
Holds are available to all libraries that purchase content from NetLibrary. Users are able to request a hold for up to 40 titles, with two days to check out titles once they become available. Initially, functionality is only activated for eAudiobook content. To activate holds for eBooks, e-mail OCLC’s Customer Service Department at support@oclc.org. Holds management, including the ability to turn holds on and off for each content type, modify the number of holds per patron and view reports on popular titles held each month, will be available through the Library Resource Center in summer 2010.
With over 200,000 eBooks and 10,000 eAudiobooks available in the NetLibrary catalog and a growing number compatible with portable devices including mobile phones, laptops, iPods and iPhones, this new feature enhances the user experience and increases circulation and management of NetLibrary content.
