I have been on the hold list for an item for 3 months. I know my name is getting close to the top and I am going on vacation in a few weeks. If the book comes for me while I am gone, do I lose my place in the list and have to start at the bottom again?
If you notify the library that you are next in line for a hold book but you are going on vacation, the library will do its best to bump your hold down the list, but email notification somewhat limits the library’s control over this service.