Renew Library Materials

Introduction

All borrowed items are listed on your library account. Renewal limits vary depending on the lending library. You can renew most items borrowed through UIUC and ILCSO Libraries on your library account.

Items borrowed through the IRRC office (you’ll see an IRRC streamer on the front cover) are generally non-renewable. Longer loan periods for an IRRC loan must be arranged through the IRRC office.

Lost book fines are assessed by the UIUC Library when an item is 40 days overdue. Other libraries have varying overdue fines, so it is critical that you renew or return items before their due dates.

UIUC and ILCSO Library Renewals

Online renewal:

  1. Go to the UIUC Online Library Catalog and click on "My Account".
  2. Enter your library ID (found on your I-card and begins with "20111…") and your last name and click on "Login".
  3. Scroll down to the "Items Checked Out" section and click on the "Renew?" box next to the item.
  4. Scroll down and click on the "Renew Selected Items" button.
  5. View the renewal date in the "Renewal Status" column. If the message "not renewed" appears, contact the Library Phone Center for assistance at (217) 333-8400.

Phone renewal:

IRRC Renewals

Lending libraries control loan policies for their institutions. There is no online renewal for IRRC loans, and generally IRRC items cannot be renewed.

Failure to return an IRRC item by the due date may prompt the IRRC to block your account from future borrowing and could also cause the lending library to block loans to other UIUC patrons. Prompt return or request for renewal is critical for all IRRC loans.

Overdue Fines

UIUC Loans:

There are no daily overdue fines for UIUC loans. You have 40 days after the due date to return an item. After 40 days, the item is assumed lost and you are fined $125.00 for books and $300.00 (minimum) for journals plus a $10.00 late fee. NOTE: This applies only to UIUC loans.

ILCSO and IRRC Loans:

Lending libraries assess fines based on their institutional policies, so fines can vary widely. Many institutions assess daily fees for overdue items.

Assistance

For assistance with UIUC and ILCSO Library renewals, contact the INHS Library at (217) 333-6892 or the University Library Phone Center at (217) 333-8400.

For assistance with IRRC renewals, contact the IRRC office at (217) 333-0832.