WCU FAQs: Library Login and Information

 * = Total # of items allowed on patron record at one time. 

Library users are not limited by type of items (e.g. flashcards, books, etc.) and therefore may checkout any combination of circulating collections and formats. 

Eligible Renewal Criteria 

• Borrowers must be in good standing prior to renewing items. All overdue items must be returned and no payments due prior to renewals. 
• Items must not have any holds placed on them by other borrowers.  
• Items may only be renewed a maximum of two times. 

Renewals will only be granted if ALL of the above criteria are met. Once renewal limits are reached, an item must return to the owning campus library and remain overnight for a condition check before a new checkout time period is allowed by the same borrower. 

How to Renew Items:

Online 
Use your Library ID and password to access your account and renew your items online. Sign In to your library account and click on the "My Account" link in the upper right-hand corner of the library page.

A list of items will appear under the "Checkouts" tab. Select the button next to the item you would like to renew and click on "Renew Items."  If renewed, you will receive a green confirmation message with a new due date for the item. If the item did not renew, you will receive a red warning message indicating the reason that the renewal failed.

You may also view the How to? page on the Library Information research guide for more help. 

Email 
Send an email to a library staff member to assist you with a renewal. Include your Library ID and a list of the title(s) you would like to renew. Library staff will confirm your renewal request and send you a confirmation email with your new due dates. You may also confirm your renewals by signing in to your library account.

Phone 
Call your campus library during open hours of operation. Please have your Library ID and items on hand before you call. Library staff will ask you to provide the barcode # of the items you wish to renew. Library staff will confirm your renewal request and send you a confirmation email with your new due dates. You may also confirm your renewals by signing in to your library account.

In Person 
Visit your campus library during open hours of operation. Present your current West Coast University campus photo ID to renew an item. Library staff will confirm your renewal request and provide you with the new due dates. You may also confirm your renewals by signing in to your library account.