Q. How do I renew a book, DVD, or other item? How do I see what books or other items I have checked out?

You can see what items you have checked out and renew books and other materials online, or you can stop by the Circulation Desk in the Library.

To renew library materials or view items you have checked out sign into your library account here.  You can also sign in from the link under the Discovery Search box on the Library's homepage.

1. Follow this link to the (new) Library Discovery Search.
2. Click on Sign In (located in the upper right corner of the top menu bar).
3. Log in using your Purchase credentials (first.lastname and email password).
   • Note: logging in requires Two Factor Authentication via the Duo App, like all other Purchase College platforms. 
4. After logging in, click on your name in the upper right corner. 
5. From the drop-down menu that appears, select My Library Account.
6. Your loans, requests, fines and other account information are visible on the Overview tab. 
7. To renew, go to to the Loans tab.
8. Select the items you wish to renew by checking the box to the left of the title.
9. Click Renew (you can also click "Renew Selected" or "Renew All").
10. Your new due date will appear above the items list.

​If you experience problems renewing online, please visit or call Circulation at 914-251-6401.