call slip

noun

1. a printed form filled in by a library patron to request the use of a particular book.

call slip

noun

1. a form for requesting a library book by title and call number Also calledcall cardrequisition form

Word History and Origins

Origin of call slip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

You need to fill out a call slip.

From Slate

“But if you fill out a call slip, you can use this material up in the reading room.”

From Literature

What we seniors need are better internal retrievers: Our information memories aren’t gone; they’re merely buried in the bowels of an old library where instead of tapping a few search engine keystrokes we still have to fill out a catalog call slip which will then be sent down to clerks scouring the stacks for the desired item.

From New York Times

“Some of the details in the call slip did indicate that students or faculty were actively responding to work to subdue this individual,” Garcia said, describing the man as being about 21 years old and enrolled at the college.

From Time

Just fill out a call slip and you can have it in about an hour.

From The Guardian