Reserving an Item (Place a Hold)

Holds can be placed by filling out a card at any public service desk or calling the Reserve Office.

Reserves can also be placed from home using the Library catalog.

Please be aware that there is a $1 charge for holds that are not picked up.

Reserving from Home:

• Go to the iBistro homepage.
• Enter your Library barcode number and PIN in the white boxes on the top of the screen. Click the blue “Login for More Features” button.
• Search for the title that you want to reserve. Click on the blue "details" button to the left of the title.
• Click on the "Place Hold" link on the left side of the screen. This link is located under the blue "Keep" tab.
• Monroe should be listed as the pickup location. If it is not, select it from the list and click on the blue “Place Hold” button.
• You should see a message that says your name and the title that you have placed on reserve. Click on the blue "OK" link to confirm.

Now, when you review your account, a list of the items you have placed on hold will appear.

If you have any questions about placing a hold, please contact our Reserve Office (732) 521-5000 or lmagee@monroetwplibrary.org