Renew and Reserve

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Renewing items

• To renew online you need to log in.
• To log in you need to have your library card number and a password, you can request a password from any library.
• This link will take you to the catalogue page, from there use the Renew and Reserve button on the left of the page and follow the on screen instructions to log in.

After you log in

• Choose 'my current loans'.
• Select items to be renewed or choose 'renew all'.
• Items can usually be renewed 3 times.
• If an item cannot be renewed a message appears in the renewal column.
• You can also renew by visiting or phoning any library.

Reserving items

• Search in the library catalogue to find the items you want to reserve.
• Double clink the link to open up the full catalogue entry.
• Select reserve from the left hand of the catalogue page.
• Choose the most convenient library for collection.
• We will let you know when it is ready - all you have to do is pick up the reservation and enjoy!
• A small charge may be added for each reservation you place.

Not a library member?

• Join as a temporary library member now and you can reserve books.
• You will need to complete and sign a form for full library membership when you come to collect your reserved books.

NB The directions above relate to reserving and renewing from the online library catalogue, not from the buttons on the left of this page - you must follow the link to the catalogue first, more on screen help is available in the catalogue.

We want to hear from you if you have any problems with passwords, renewing or reserving please contact any library or:

email: libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
phone: 0141 887 2723
write to:
Library Support Services
Gallowhill Community Centre
Netherhill Road
Paisley
PA3 4SF

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