Library Book Search: How to Manage Your Library Account in EBSCO Discovery Service

How to Manage Your Library Account in EBSCO Discovery Service

How to Place a Hold on an Item

1. Use the search bar to find the item you want.

2. In the search results, locate the Place Request button under the item you are interested in.

3. Click Place Request. A popup will appear.

4. Select either "The first available copy" or "A specific copy (volume)."

5. Choose your preferred pickup location from the dropdown menu.

   • If you would like to pick up this item in person, select "Shapiro Library." If you are a currently enrolled student, faculty or staff member residing outside of Manchester, NH, you may select “Off-Campus Postal Delivery” to have your item delivered by mail to your address on file. Please see the Off-Campus Library Services page for more information

6. Click Submit to place your request.

How to View Your Loans

1. Click on "Folder" at the top of the interface.

2. Select Loans from the left-hand menu.

3. View your checked-out items, including their due dates and loan statuses.

How to Renew an Item

1. Click on "Folder" at the top of the interface.

2. Select Loans from the left-hand menu.

3. Locate the item you want to renew.

4. Click the Renew button next to the item.

5. A confirmation message will appear with the new due date.

How to Cancel a Hold

1. Click on "Folder" at the top of the interface.

2. Select Requests from the left-hand menu.

3. Locate the item you want to cancel.

4. Click Remove next to the item to cancel the hold.

You may also either visit or contact the Information Desk at library@snhu.libanswers.com to request or cancel an item. For more information please visit our Policies page.