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Check Your Due Dates
How do I access my library account?
Log in to your Sims Library account
Enter your W number and Date of Birth when prompted. You’ll see a summary of your
account, including items you have checked out (“Checkouts”) and any requests (“Holds”)
you’ve placed on items that are currently checked out. If you have fines/blocks on
your account, you will see them here.
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What materials can be renewed?
Most library items may be renewed an unlimited number of times.
Items not eligible for renewal: Equipment, Technology, Rooms, Reserve materials, and
items on HOLD or RECALL
Please note: Eligible items with with a semester-long loan period cannot be renewed until after
the semester end date.
Steps to renew:
Step 1: View your checkouts
Click the “Checkouts” tab. You’ll see a list of items you currently have checked out.
Step 2: Select books to renew
Check the box next to the book you wish to renew.
Step 3: Renew the books
Click the “Renew” button. A popup window will open asking you to confirm.
Step 4: Check your new due dates
You will be returned to the Checkouts tab. If your renewal was successful, you’ll
see the message “Checkout(s) successfully renewed,” along with a new due date for
the item you renewed.
How to place an item on hold:
Step 1: Log in to your Sims Library account
Step 2: Find desired materials in catalog
Step 3: Click Place Hold next to the item
Please note: On-shelf holds will be pulled within 2 business days. A courtesy email will be sent when an on-hold item is available for pickup at the
Checkout Desk.