Most library materials can be renewed online, in-person at the Library, or by contacting Library staff through chat, email, or phone (see below for exceptions).

Renew Online

Sign in to your Library Account to renew eligible library materials.

Renew at the Library

We can renew library materials for you at the Library Desk during Library hours; bring your iCard or other picture ID. 

Renew by Chat, Email, or Phone

We can renew library materials for you. Contact us via chat, email, or phone for assistance during Library hours. You will be asked to provide identifying information (e.g. student ID number, mailing address).

Exceptions

Not all library materials are eligible for renewal. You will not be able to renew something if:

• a hold has been placed on it by another Library user;
• it has been recalled;
• you have reached the maximum allowed renewals according to your membership type:
  • RDP Student Members
  • RDP Faculty and Staff Members
  • Community Members
  • Members of Other NEOS Libraries
• it is part of our Reserve Collection.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials may be eligible for renewal at the discretion of the lending library.

1. Email RDP Library's Interlibrary Loan staff at ill.library@rdpolytech.ca to inquire about renewing an ILL. 
2. We will contact the lending library to request a renewal.
3. We will email you to either:
   • inform you of the new due date, or,
   • inform you that a renewal is not possible and that the item is still due on the original due date.