Frequently Asked Questions

Renewing Items Online

  1. Click on the Library Account link on the library's homepage; Select UMBC as your campus.
  2. Enter the 14 digit number from your UMBC ID card and your last name
    Sign In
  3. Click on 'Items borrowed / renewals'
    Library Account
  4. Click the number of the item you wish to renew
  5. Click on 'Renew'
    Renew

    NOTE: Renew option will not be available if the item has been requested by another user.

    NOTE: Media items can only be renewed once.

For questions about renewing items, contact the Circulation Department at (410) 455-2354.

For questions about using the online catalog, contact the Reference Desk at (410) 455-2346 OR http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/askus/refqform.php.

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