To place a hold for a patron from the circulation client:

1. Call up the patron's record in "circulation" mode
2. Click on the "Holds" tab
3. Click the "Add Holds" button
4. Search for the title the patron wants.
5. Once you retrieve the information for the item the patron wants, click on "Hold copy returned soonest". This places a bib level hold, which is the best way to place a hold.
6. The only time you will click on "Hold selected item" is to place a hold for a specific numbered volume of a set. For example, if a patron only wants volume 2 of a title with volumes 1-3, you would highlight the item line for v.2, and click on "Hold selected item". This places an item level hold.
7. Check the item in so that a hold-slip will be printed and the patron will be notified.