Renewing Materials

For assistance renewing items, please call your local library during their open hours or call 1.800.286.1991 (Mon – Fri, 8:30 – 5:00).

Renew:

• Online
• By phone
• In person
• Questions?

Renew Online

• Login to your Checked Out page with your username or barcode and PIN.
• Check the checkbox next to the titles you want to renew.
• Click the Renew button.
• A popup message will let you know if your renewal was successful.

• Catalog HELP & instructions about renewing

Renew by phone

Use TeleCirc (Automated Phone System), available 24 hours a day at 1-800-471-0991 within the Greater Bay Area.

1. Dial 1-800-471-0991 on a touch tone phone.
2. Choose Renewals option (# 5)
3. Enter your library card number (which must start with 233... )
4. Enter your PIN
5. Select one of the following ways to renew your items.
   • Renew one item (requires entry of item barcode number)
   • Renew all current items
   • List all items out 
6. You will be given title and new due date or told if an item cannot be renewed.

Renew in person

• Bring the item(s) and your library card to the Accounts Desk at your library and we will renew them for you.
• Items may also be renewed at the library on the Self Check Out Machines with your library card and PIN.

Please note

• Most items may be renewed twice.
• Items with holds cannot be renewed.
• Limitations may be placed on specific types of materials.
• Circulating Reference materials cannot be renewed.
• If you renew an overdue item, you will be charged for the number of days the item is overdue.
• If you owe $20 or more, you will not be able to renew.
• New due dates are calculated from the date of renewal, not from the original due date.

Questions?

Please contact Circulation Services with questions regarding renewals. 

Phone: 1-800-286-1991 (Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Email: circulation@sccl.org