Placing Holds on Items

Physical Materials

You can place a hold on items that can be checked out. 

• The library will send the item to the Austin Public Library location you choose.
• You can have up to 15 holds at one time on a valid library card.
• To place a hold, log in to My Account with your library card number and your password. Your account must be in good standing.

If you do not pick up your hold within 10 days, or if you do not cancel it, you will be charged $1.00 for each item. This rule helps reduce unclaimed holds and long wait times.

If your account has a valid email address, the library will email you when your item is ready for pickup. To make sure you get these emails, add sirsi@aupl.sirsi.net to your contacts or safe sender list. If you do not have an email address on your account, the notice will be sent by U.S. Mail.

eBooks & eAudiobooks

The hold limit for Overdrive titles is 7. Once you are notified that an Overdrive hold is available, you have 72 hours in which to check it out.