Renewal Policies

Library materials may be renewed, providing they are not recalled, "lost", or reserve items. After your renewal request has been processed, you will be notified by mail of the new due date. Be sure to keep this notice! It is your assurance that the books have been renewed. If you do not receive a confirmation in the mail within one week, please contact us at 744-7117.

There are five ways to renew CML library materials:

1. By internet: Visit the OSU Catalog. To renew your own books in the OSU Library Catalog, click on "Your Library Records" and log in, the mark the box next to the titles you wish to renew and lock on the "Renew Items" box. You can also print a list of all the materials you have checked out along with their due dates.
2. In person: If you are in the library, you can renew your books at any circulation point with your ID card. You may only renew materials checked out in your name and you must present a valid OSU I.D. or courtesy card with photo I.D.
3. By e-mail: E-mail lib-cir@okstate.edu. List barcode number for each book you wish to renew. (See guidelines below)
4. To renew materials by phone: The renewal telephone number is (405) 744-9741. You may only renew materials checked out in your name.
5. To renew materials by list:
   • by e-mail: lib-cir@okstate.edu
   • by Internet: Visit the OSU Catalog
   • by fax: (405) 744-1726 (attention: CML Circulation/Reference Desk)
   • by mail: Send an 8 1/2 x 11" paper with listed books you wish to renew to: Edmon Low Library- CML Dept., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078
   • in person: Bring an 8 1/2" x 11" paper with listed materials you wish to renew to the CML Circulation/Reference Desk.
   Guidelines for Renewing Materials by List:
   • Prepare a new list on an 8½" x 11" paper each time you want materials renewed.
   • Include your name, address and OSU ID number at the top of the page or e-mail message.
   • List barcode numbers for each item you want to renew. Barcodes are usually located inside the item's back cover.
   • Materials will not be renewed if: information on the list is illegible or incorrect, book is lost/recalled/on reserve, material is not checked out in your name, or you are ineligible to borrow OSU materials.

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