How do I renew my library books?

Answer

Standard-loan books, which are issued for one-week, will be automatically renewed unless they are requested by another library user, you will then be notified when they are due back.

Automatic Renewals make it easier for you to manage your library account by ensuring your standard-loan books are always on loan for one-week.


Below are some FAQs relating to auto-renewals.

Why won’t an item Auto-Renew?

There are a few different reasons:

  • It has been requested by another library user.
  • It became overdue whilst it was requested by another library user.
  • Because your library account has expired/is approaching expiry.
     

If you believe that your items have stopped renewing in error, please contact us.


What doesn’t affect Auto-Renewals?

  • Library account blocks
  • Overdue items

What items are NOT covered by Auto-Renewals and must be returned by the due date?

  • 72-hour Laptop loans.
  • 24-hour Short-loan books.
  • Inter-library loans (ILLs) which cannot be renewed due to suppliers’ policies.
  • ebooks.

Are there any limits to the number of times an item will be automatically renewed?

No, We do not have a limit on the number of times your item will automatically renew. If your item needs to be returned to the library, we will contact you by email.


Will I be notified when another user requests the book that I have on loan?

Yes, you will receive a loan recall email.


Will I receive a separate reminder for items which are now overdue?

Yes, overdue notices are automatically sent if your items are not returned or renewed by the due date/time.

  • Last Updated Aug 23, 2023
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  • Answered By Pete Garner

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