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.