ORCA Automated Retrieval System

To request an item from ORCA: Sign in on OneSearch and search for the item, then click on the title and select the “Request” option on the pop-up screen. 
 
When requesting a journal or article from ORCA, you must know the specific volume or year of publication you need. Then, sign in on OneSearch and find the journal, click on the title to see all holdings, search for the volume/year you need to request (you may need to click “show more items” and scroll until you find it), and once you’ve found what you’re looking for, select the “Request” option to the right. 

 

An operator scans for a book with the ORCA machine

ORCA ("Online Remote Collections Access") has allowed the CSULB Library to make more space available for student study in the building by relocating some materials in the ORCA retrieval system. This system saves both space and time for students and faculty! We have our DVDs, Blu-Rays, VHS cassettes, LP Records, CDs, Journals, Atlas’s, Maps, Theses, Microfilms, Music scores, and books of all subjects in here! So, search around in OneSearch and find what you’re looking for! You can submit your request through OneSearch from any computer, on- or off-campus. Request materials from ORCA from your home, residence, office, or on your phone BEFORE coming to the library and pick up those materials from the Luxer Lockers in front of the library! 

ORCA Retrieval Schedule

Requests will be processed daily beginning 30 minutes after building opening hours, and will continue every 30 minutes until 30 minutes prior to closing time.  For example, if you submit a request Sunday night after the Library has closed for the day, your request will be queued and will be available for pickup 1/2 hour after opening on Monday.  If you submit a request on Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., your request will be ready for pickup at 3:30 p.m. the same day.  ORCA requests will be held under your name at the Circulation Desk for 24 hours.

ORCA Schedule
Fall / Spring SemesterFirst RetrievalLast Retrieval
Sunday1:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday7:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.
Friday7:30 a.m4:30 p.m.
Saturday10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

Retrieval schedule may vary during extended hours, Winter Sessions, and Summer Sessions.

All ORCA materials are picked up in the Luxer Lockers in front of the library and returned at the circulation desk or in the return bins around campus. (Book drop locations at the bottom of the page)