Online Renewal & Request

Renew your loans

You can renew your loans online using the Library Catalogue. Please follow the steps below.

  • You may logon to your library account on Library Catalogue by choosing the "myRecord".  (In Library Homepage,  you can choose "myRecord" under Quick Links).
  • After you click the "myRecord" button, you will see a Library logon page.
  • Key in your barcode and PIN.  Then click "Submit".
  • You may then display the items checked out or on hold for you.
  • Mark the items and click "Renew Selected Items" to renew.
  • You can only renew an item twice, if it is not requested by another user.  The new due date will be shown on screen after renewal is accepted.  Overdue books can also be renewed and fines still need to be paid.
  • If you have any questions or problems, please stop by the Library Circulation Desk, call 2766-6864 during Library hours.


    Request a checked out item

    You can only request those items on loan to another user.  However, items from Reserve Collection cannot be requested.  Items can be requested online using the following procedure:

  • Once you find the desired item in the Library Catalogues click on the "Request" button on the top of the screen.
  • Log in to your library account.  Key in your barcode and PIN.  Then click "Submit".
  • Select the desired copy, then click the "Request Selected Item" button.
  • PolyU staff or students will be notified by email when the requested item is ready for pick-up.  Please check your email account regularly.