Faculty of Classics - University of Cambridge

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Renew and Recall Books

How do I renew my books?

  1. Go to the A-E Newton catalogue
  2. Click on the link Your Account at the top right of the screen.

  3. Enter your barcode.
    This is the 5-character code printed on the reverse of your blue University Card, or on the front of your white University Library card.

  4. Enter your surname or family name in the next box.

  5. Select Classic Library from the Choose your Library drop-down menu.

  6. Click the Login button.

  7. The On Loan section lists the items you have borrowed. Click in the Renew? checkbox next to any items that you wish to renew.

  8. Finally, click the Renew Items button.

The page will now refresh and should give you updated due dates for items which have been successfully renewed. 

 

You cannot renew books from Classics if:

  • You have overdue books
  • You have an outstanding fine
  • The book has been requested by another reader
  • The book is a Short Loan 

How do I recall a book?

If you require a book that is currently on loan, you can recall it. You will be notified when the item is available for you, by email. If the due date is more than one week away, the loan period is shortened to one week only. If you require the book urgently, Library staff can ask the current borrower to return it sooner: please ask at the Issue Desk.

  1. Using any search available in the Catalogue, find the item you are interested in.

  2. Under Actions in the right-hand menu, click on Recall.

  3. Enter your barcode. This is the 5-character code printed on the reverse of the blue University Card, or on the front of the white University Library card.

  4. Enter your surname or family name in the next box.

  5. Click the Login button.

  6. From the drop-down menu, select Recall and click OK.

  7. If required to select a specific volume or copy, check the appropriate box.

  8. You will need to enter your Barcode again to confirm the recall. The comment box may be used to indicate any specific needs.

  9. Finally, click on Submit request.

If you try to recall an item that is not on loan, the message appears: "This item cannot be requested online."

 

 

 

 

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