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Renewing Materials

• All materials may be renewed except for items that are overdue, on hold for another patron, a rental DVD or an interlibrary loan item.
• Renew materials by phone.  Call us at 724-287-1715 or in person at the Library.
• Renew materials Online!
  • Click on the Patron Record link from the Online Catalog Search Screen.
  • Login by typing the barcode from the back of your card in the Patron ID field.
  • Type in your PIN number.  Your PIN number is the last 4 digits of your Library bar code number.  If this doesn't work call Circulation at 724-287-1715 and it will be fixed.
  • Once you're logged in, check the boxes next to the items you want to renew and click the "Renew Checked Items" button in the lower left corner of the screen.

Review Your Patron Record Online

• Follow the same procedures for logging in for online materials renewal above.
• On your record you will be able to see what you have checked out and when it is due, what you have on hold, if your hold has arrived and if you have any charges or fines on your card.

Placing Holds on Materials

• You may place a hold on materials by coming to the Library, by phone or online.
• Placing a hold online is easy!
  • First, search our Online Catalog for the title(s) you want.
  • Once you've found your title, click on the box to the left of the title to select it.
  • Next, click on the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the page and choose "Save Checked Items to List"
  • When you have compiled your title(s) list, click on the "Review List" button at the top of the page.
  • Select the title(s) that you want to place the hold(s) on in the box to the left of the title.
  • Click on the "Hold Request" button.
  • Input your patron ID number (your library barcode number) and PIN.
  • Choose the library where you would like to pick up your items in the drop down menu below.
  • Click the "Submit Request" button to the right.
  • The Library you choose to pick up your item(s) will call you when they are available.