Renew Materials
Not quite finished with that last chapter? Most materials may be renewed twice, giving you a few more weeks to watch all those movies or read those final pages. Items labeled "New" may be renewed only once.

The following items may not be renewed:

• Materials for which others have placed holds
• Children's holiday material
• Jackpot items
• Materials on loan from other libraries
• Teacher's big books
• Gab Bags
  

Materials may be renewed four ways:

• At the Catalog Computers in the library
• At Checkout
• By telephone using the Automated Account Information
  and Renewal System (758-6614)
• By visiting your online account

Renewing an overdue item will not erase the accrued fine, but you can avoid the fine if you renew the material before it's due.

An Automated Account Information and Renewal System or e-mail informs patrons of overdue items. Notices are mailed to patrons who cannot be reached by e-mail or phone.

Reserve Materials
Is what you're looking for already being enjoyed by someone else? Be next in line to check it out after it's returned!

Holds may be placed on titles listed in the library's computer catalog that are checked out and not currently available. You may have up to 35 holds at any given time and can place your own holds at any public terminal or by visiting your online account. If you're not sure how to reserve a book, Service Desk staff will be happy to help.

Notification of holds ready for pickup is made by the Automated Account Information and Renewal System or by e-mail. Sign up for notices at Checkout. A notice is mailed to patrons who cannot be reached by phone or e-mail. To preserve patron confidentiality, the phone call does not list the particular item on hold.

You can pick up your waiting materials at Checkout, where they'll be held for ten days. You may cancel holds or delay notification by making them inactive on any library catalog computer or by visiting your online account.

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