How do I know when a book is in the library?

Answer

Acquisitions no longer provides a notification service. You can search the library catalog at http://catalog.umd.edu periodically to find out the status of your order.

We do provide a special Hold service, which allows you to request that the item you ordered be held for you at the Check Out Desk. A notice is sent to the requester indicating that the item is now in the library and on hold for him/her. If not picked-up and checked-out within 14 days the item will be moved to the stacks for general use.