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To renew an item, go to OwlCat. Items can no longer be renewed through OwlCat Expanded Search.

Step 1: Log into OwlCat

In the upper right-hand corner, select the Login button.  When selected or moused over, It will change to white text on black background.

You may be prompted to enter your Otis credentials via the Otis login page.

You can also go through MyOtis Dashboard > Tools > Library > OwlCat

Step 2: Go to "Checked Out Items" 

Once you have logged in, it will take you to Your Account section. In the right-hand box, you will see the numbers for items you have checked out that are due later,  overdue items, hold requests, and fines. 

Select the Checked Out Items to see all items currently checked out to you. 

Step 3: Select Item(s) to Renew

Select the item(s) you want to renew by checking the relevant boxes and then select the Renew Selected Items button. To renew all items, select the Renew All Items button. Both buttons will prompt you to confirm that you want to new the selected items. Select Yes.

Step 4: Confirm renewals

Successful renewals will display a "Renewal Successful" in a green background below each renewed item

If the renewal was not accepted, a short message in a red background will appear below each affected item.

Renewals may be blocked for many reasons, such as renewal limits. item requests, overdue status, and patron blocks. Please contact the Library at 310-665-6930 or library@otis.edu for help.