Q. I received a recall notice. What does a “recall” mean?

'Recall' means that an item you have borrowed has been requested by another borrower.

The recall system works to ensure that resources are shared equally among borrowers. Sometimes an item may be required urgently by another student for an assignment deadline.

When an item is recalled from you:

You will be sent an email to your AUT email address advising you of the new due date. You will always have a minimum seven day loan period from the time you borrow a book (from the main collection). However, once recalled, you must return the book by the new due date, which can be as soon as 24 - 48 hours from the time of the recall notice.

To place a recall:

If an item you need urgently is on loan to another patron, you can ask a staff member at the Help Desk to recall it for you.