You can access the catalog of books, journals, newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and other materials through OneSearch. These items may be available at Wesleyan or another library, either physically or digitally. We can retrieve physical materials, digitize sections of physical materials, or we can obtain physical or digital materials from other libraries for you.

While you can access and retrieve books from the library shelves, you may also ask us to pull items for you. Use the Request link in OneSearch. Note: If an item is checked out to another person, please use Interlibrary Loan to request a different copy.

To place a request for pickup, follow these steps:

• Search for the title in OneSearch.
• Click on the title to view the record.
• If you are not signed in to OneSearch then you will not see the request option. Click Sign In and log in with your Wesleyan Single Sign On.

• Click on the Request link, then click Request again to submit the request.

• A confirmation screen will appear, indicating the request is placed.
• You will be notified via email when your item is available for pickup.
• Pick up your item within 7 days of being notified. After 7 days the item will be returned to the stacks.
• If an item is currently charged out or on hold for another user, please use Interlibrary Loan to request a different copy.

How to pick up your item:

• Please wait until you receive an email notifying you that your item is available for pickup.
• Items will be available for pickup within 1 business day on weekdays. Requests placed on weekends will be filled the next weekday. 
• For Olin Library pickups you'll need to use your Wesleyan ID card to access the front door and pickup your item(s) at the Reserve Desk.
• For Science Library pickups ask at employee the circulation desk for your item.
• Contact the circulation desk with any questions: circ@wesleyan.edu