Pick Up Anywhere!

Pick up anywhere is not something that we deal with often, but it does come up occasionally and we want you to be prepared! 

Identifying a Pick-Up Anywhere Material

The first thing you need to be able to do with Pick-Up Anywhere (PUA) materials is identify them. PUA materials will always have NEON Green on them. The materials will either have a paper band on them like above, or there will be green on the sticker it will also say "Pick-Up Anywhere" on it. If you have any questions as to if a material is PUA or a normal OhioLINK material you can ask Kaitlyn or Noreen. 

Checking Out a PUA Material

Checking out a PUA material is a little different than checking out a regular material. Please follow the steps below and be sure to ask Kaitlyn if you have any questions along the way.

1. Select "Pick-Up Anywhere" from the function drop-down menu

2. Type in the patron's name (last name, first) to open their record *Please note there is no need to put the letter "n" before their name

3. Items that are on the hold shelf will have the status of "Received" Items that are in transport will have the status of "Shipped"

4. Check the box next to the item that you want to check out, then click "Process"

5. Once you have clicked "Process" the status will now display the Due Date. (once you see the due date you know the book has been successfully checked out and you can give the patron the book)

Checking In a PUA Material 

Place on Kaitlyn's desk with a note saying that the book needs returned.

Check Quick Answers

All of this information and more can be found in the flip book to the left of the main circulation desk computer. Read through it to find more detailed instructions on this process and more! And as always if you have any questions please ask Kaitlyn, she is more than happy to help!