Available hold types

View a table describing the various hold types and when they can be created.

Hold type	Description	Can be created by	May also include	Can be fulfilled by Note: Assumes the item is allowed to fulfill the hold by your library's policies.
Title	Patron wants any copy of this title	Patrons in WorldCat Discovery (Any Copy) Staff in WorldShare Circulation	Hold From/Until Dates Suspend From/Until Dates Hold Note Preferred Location(s)	Checking in an item for the requested OCLC number
Barcoded Item	Patron wants a specific, barcoded item	Patrons in WorldCat Discovery (Specific Copies or Volumes) Staff in WorldShare Circulation	Hold From/Until Dates Suspend From/Until Dates Hold Note	Checking in the requested item
Unbarcoded Item	Patron wants a specific, unbarcoded item	Patrons in WorldCat Discovery (Specific Copies or Volumes)	Hold From/Until Dates Suspend From/Until Dates Hold Note	Creating/locating a barcoded item that can fulfill the hold Refer to Fulfill holds, Special requests.
Special Request	Patron wants a specific item but does not have enough information to make a selection	Patrons in WorldCat Discovery (Special Request)	Hold From/Until Dates Suspend From/Until Dates Hold Note (required when submitted by the patron) Preferred Location(s)	Creating/locating a barcoded item that can fulfill the hold Refer to Fulfill holds, Special requests.