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Services and Assistance > Renewing Checked-Out Items

All items checked-out from the UNM University Libraries' general collection (excluding reserve desk items, and recalled items) may be renewed . After the maximun number of renewals, the item must be returned to the library and checked-in. The item may then be checked-out again to the original borrower provided that the item has not been recalled.

Renewing Items Online Through the LIBROS Online Catalog
You are encouraged to renew items through the LIBROS Online Catalog. From the LIBROS main screen you can select the “View My Account” link to renew materials. You will be prompted to enter your name and patron ID number . Follow the online prompts to renew your items.

Some items may not be eligible for renewal (items which are being recalled, items which have already renewed the maximun number of times , items on course reserve, . It is also not recommended that you renew items too soon after you have originally checked them out. This will use up your renewal limit without giving you the maximum length of your loan period. It is best to wait until your item is nearly due or has just become due, before renewing.

Renewing Items by Phone
To renew items by phone, contact the library renewal desk at 277-9100.

Renewing Items in Person
Items can be renewed in person at each of the UNM University Libraries branch location Circulation Desks.