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Retrieve from shelf service

  • Request an item be retrieved from the shelf of a campus library and held for pickup at one of the following locations within 1-3 business days.
  • Service hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday (no University holidays).
    • You will be notified via email when the item is ready to be picked up.
    • Items will be held for 1 week.
  • HOW: Locate the item in Discover@MU.  Click on Place request buttonand select location for pickup. 
  • You will receive an email when the item is ready for you to check out.
    Location of Place Request button in Discover@MU book record