Automatic renewal of your library books...

...has been active since January. This means that you no longer need to renew books yourself (in person, online, over the phone or however you used to do it). Once you borrow a book you can now effectively keep it indefinitely, unless another user requests it (or your account is blocked for any reason), in which case the book must be returned as soon as possible.

The really important thing to remember is to keep an eye on your emails, because if anyone requests the item then you will need to return it, or risk incurring a fine. You can also opt to set up text alerts, so that you are informed by text message when your book is due back. To set up text alerts, sign in to your library account via the library catalogue and click on the 'text messages' link to enter your mobile phone number. Alternatively, ask about text alerts at any UEL library.