Holds (Book Reservations)

What is a Hold?

• A library hold is a reservation for a library item (like a book) that is currently checked out or unavailable, allowing you to be notified and pick it up when it becomes available. Placing a hold puts you on a waiting list for the item, and you'll be contacted when it's ready for you to pick up and check out. 

How to Place a Hold

• Eligibility: Only registered NWU staff and students can place holds.
• Process: Use WorldCat Discovery to request a hold on an unavailable book.
• Steps: Follow the Hold Placement Guide to complete your request.

Enquiries can be addressed to

• Mahikeng home library users:
  • Itumeleng Kolodi at +27 (0)18 389 2419
  • Emilio Stuurman at +27 (0)18 389 2397
• Potchefstroom and branch libraries home library users:
  • Ferdinand Postma Library: Sphe Dlakude at +27 (0)18 299 4986
  • Education Library: Martha van der Walt at +27 (0)18 299 1577
  • Music Library: Dineo Boutlwanye at +27 (0)18 299 2859
  • Natural Sciences Library: Jo-Ann Manotwane at +27 (0)18 299 2795
  • Theological Library: Anneke Coetzee at +27 (0)18 285 2523
• Vanderbijlpark home library users:
  • Daniel Monyamane at +27 (0)16 910 3231
  • Siyabonga Sithole at +27 (0)16 910 3044