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How can I renew books I've checked out?

NIH Library books can be renewed for an additional four weeks, if there are no holds for the books. Checked out books may be renewed three times before the material must be returned to the NIH Library Information Desk. Renew NIH Library books online or call the Information Desk 301-496-1080. In the event you are forwarded to voicemail please leave your first and last names, telephone number, and the personal identifier number from the back of your NIH ID badge. The books will be renewed. If there are any problems, you will be notified.

Visit the Online Catalog. Use the "NIH Sign in" link in the top right to log in to your account. Then click on your name to use the "MY LIBRARY ACCOUNT" link to view your items to renew.