Recall Items

If you need an item that is already checked out, you can recall it from the current borrower.

• Find the item in MadCat
• Click "Place Requests" at the top of the screen
• Log in with your 11 digit ID number and last name
• Select "RECALL from current borrower" and click "OK"

For assistance in recalling materials checked out to another user, click here or ask at the Reference Desk.

If you wish to recall items that are In Transit or On Hold in MadCat, ask a staff member for assistance.

Retrieve Items From Campus Libraries

You can request books from any campus library and have them delivered to the library of your choice. Click here for additional information.

You can request electronic copies of journal articles already owned by UW—Madison libraries. There is a $2.00 service fee. Log in to Library Express and click "Request an Article or Other Copy".