Book Renewals
Note: It is possible to renew non-reserve circulating items. However, it is the policy of the Harvard University Libraries to place a limit of five renewals on any material loaned from any library. After five renewals, materials may not be renewed online, but will have to be returned or renewed in person at the owning library's circulation desk. This policy enables the libraries to account for their collections at regular intervals and fulfills their preservation/conservation stewardship responsibilities.
If you have a valid Harvard ID and PIN, please use the "Your Account" option in the HOLLIS Catalog. Click on the "Your Account" link, which can be found at the far right of the top menu (it is highlighted in yellow). This will take you to the Harvard University PIN Management site. When you have successfully logged in, this menu changes slightly. Below "Your Account" and "Comments" is now "Start Over/Logout." Clicking on "Your Account" will open this feature. Once you are in, you will see several headings; renew items using the "Circulation Activity" link. If your items are not all due on the same date, do not use the "renew all" feature.
Web form: Only books borrowed from the Andover-Harvard Theological Library can be renewed using this form.
- Books recalled from you for the use of another patron may not be renewed
- Videos, audiotapes, and media kits may not be renewed by using this form
- Reserve items may not be renewed with this form
- To renew books, please supply all requested data and then click the "Submit Form" button
- You will receive an email confirmation of your request within three working days. If you do not, please call 617.495-5788 or email circulation@hds.harvard.edu
You are responsible for any overdue fines that accrue between the due date and the renewal date.
You may also renew books by completing and faxing this form to 617.496.4111, or by calling the circulation staff at 617.495.5788.
