Q. What do I do if the book I want is checked out?

If the item you want is checked out, you can ask for it to be recalled. Do so in the online record for the item in the Library's catalog Virgo. Every Virgo record for an unavailable item will have a button that says Request Item. Click it and follow the prompts to input your information. The system will send a recall notice to the item holder, and once the item returns to the Library, the system knows to put it on hold for you and send you an email. You might also want to search Virgo a little more to see if there's another print copy or an electronic version of your desired item. It's also possible to request the book from another university through interlibrary loan.