How long can I keep my library books for?

When borrowing library resources you are provided a due date, this is when each item needs to be returned to the library. The due date is shown on the screen when using the self-service loan machines in the Learning Hub, and you can check your library account where you will see the due dates for each item you have borrowed.

The loan type of each item determines how long you can borrow it;

• Shelf Reference items have a white sticker with red writing and can't be borrowed, they can only be used within the Learning Hub
• Four-week Loan items have no loan type sticker and can be borrowed for 28 days. Be aware that in certain circumstances, for heavily requested resources, a 4 Week Loan will only issue for 7 days
• One-week loan items have a yellow sticker with black writing and can be borrowed for 7 days
• Laptops loan for 6 hours, due to the charge they can hold and they can't be renewed
• If you have an inter-library loan book through our Get It For Me service, the duration of the loan is at the discretion of the lending library. You will be informed of the due date when you collect an Inter-Library Loan. Visit our Get It For Me pages for further information.

We have a guide with details on returning resources to the library, including if you are currently away from the campus.

If you require a library resource for longer most borrowed items can be renewed, this will provide you with some extra time with the resource.

How do I renew my library items?

We also have a written guide for renewing your library items.

I need some more help 

If you would like us to renew your items for you, you can contact the Library Team by email at libraryteam@northampton.ac.uk