Renewals & Holds
Renewals
Most library items can be renewed twice, for an additional 4 weeks. Please refer to back to the Using the Library Home Page, and look under Loan Policies for more information about which items can be renewed, and for how long. You can not renew an item if someone else has placed a hold on it.You can renew materials through My Library Account by doing the following:
- Enter your Langara ID and password, then click on Submit
- Click on Checked-Out Items
- Select one or more items by clicking in the boxes to the left of each item
- Click on Renew Selected
IMPORTANT: Remember to log-out of your account to protect your personal information.
Holds
If a library book that you want is checked-out to someone else, you may place a hold on it, so that you will be the next person to get it when it is returned. This will prevent the person who currently has the book out from renewing it. Please note that you can not place a hold on Reserve items, journals, magazines, videos, DVDs, films, or any item that is currently "Available" in the catalogue.Holds may be placed through the online Library catalogue by doing the following:
- Search for and select the item you would like to place a hold on
- Click on Request Item
- A "My Library Account Login" page will come up
- To log-in, enter your Langara ID number and password.
When your hold is ready for pick-up, an email will be sent to your MyLangara email account, so be sure to check it regularly. You can also check for a note in your Library Account online. Items will be held for you at the Check-Out Desk for 5 working days after notification.
Alternately, staff at the Check-Out Desk can place a hold on an item for you (just ask at the desk).