Help with OPAL

Requesting Books from OPAL

Step 1: Check the catalog

Make sure Muskingum doesn't already own the item you need by checking the Muskingum Library Catalog

Step 2: Select "All OPAL Libraries "

Repeat your search in OPAL, by selecting "All OPAL Libraries" instead of "Muskingum" from the drop-down menu:

Click on the link of book you want to open it's record.

Step 3: Click on request

Click on the OPAL Request button at the top of the page:

Step 4: Fill out the form

Name: Type your name EXACTLY how it appears on your student or faculty/staff ID.>

Barcode: The 14-digit number on the back of your student or faculty/staff ID. (Patrons who are not students, faculty, or staff are not permitted to order materials from other libraries.)

Step 5: Confirmation

When your request has been sent, you will see this confirmation screen: