Renew Books Online

Your Library Account

FAQ

Books may normally be renewed 2 times.

Renewals of Library materials are allowed with the following exceptions:

• Every third time, items must be brought to a circulation desk, along with current ID.
• Items which have had holds placed on them cannot be renewed.
• Reserve and audio-visual items cannot be renewed.
• Items billed for replacement must be brought to a circulation desk for renewal

Instructions for Online Renewal

View the video demo on renewing books and viewing your library record, or following the instructions below:

1. Click the Renew Books link on the Library Catalog left menu.
2. Enter your name and patron ID as instructed and click the "Display library activity" button.
3. From this page you will be able to view and renew items that are checked out, view items that you have requested, and build, save, modify, and add to preferred searches.
4. To view and renew items that are checked out: Click on the "Items checked out" button and you will see all items that are checked out to you. Items checked out can be sorted by due date, renew selected or all items. Please remember that items can only be renewed 2 weeks before the due date. Items may be renewed three times for Longwood faculty, staff and students, and one time for community users.
5. To view items that you have requested: If you have requested that an item that is checked out be returned for your use, the "Requests Outstanding" button will appear on your record. Click on this to view items that you have requested.