For readers
Borrowing, holds & renewals
Reserve a book, join a queue, and renew what you've got, from a book's page and your account.
Once you’ve found a book, its page is where you borrow or reserve it. What the button says depends on whether a copy is free.
Reserve a copy
Open a book and look at the button fixed to the bottom of the screen:
- Reserve a copy when a copy is available. It’s set aside for you to collect.
- Join the holds queue when every copy is out. You’re added to the line and told your position.
- Sign in to reserve if you’re not signed in yet. Tap it to sign in or create an account.
The page also tells you how many copies are available, how many people are waiting, and where to find the book on the shelf.
Your holds
Open the Account tab to see your holds. Each one shows its status:
- Ready to collect, when a copy is waiting for you.
- Position 3 in queue, when others are ahead.
- Paused, if you’ve put it on hold.
For holds you’re still queuing for, you can Pause one (handy if you’re away) and Resume it later, or Cancel it.
Renew a loan
Your Account tab lists everything you have On loan, with due dates. Overdue ones are highlighted. Tap Renew to extend a loan.
You can renew up to the limit your library sets, and you can’t renew a book someone else is waiting on. If Renew doesn’t work, the book is likely on hold for another reader, or you’ve hit the renewal limit; a librarian can help.