Did you know you can use the library’s catalog OneSearch, to renew BSU library items and request renewal of Interlibrary Loan items? Follow the steps below for online renewal success.

Renewing BSU-owned items

Most items items that check out from the BSU Library can be renewed at least once. Use online renewal on or before the item’s due date, to avoid being charged a late fee.

Steps to Online Renewal Success

  1. Go to OneSearch.
  2. Click on Sign In at the top right-hand side of the page.
  3. Enter your your StarID–using only the letters and numbers, not the “@live.bemidjistate.edu”–and StarID password. Then, click Login.
  4. You will see a list of items which are checked out to your library account.
  5. Click on the check-box to left of the item(s) you wish to renew; or, click on the “Renew All Items” link above the list to request a renewal for all items checked out to you.
  6. Click on the “Renew Selected Items” link at the top of the list to request a renewal for the selected items.
  7. If OneSearch accepts the renewal request, it will display the new due date and time.
  8. Sign out or close out of the browser.

Note: If an item is not available for renewal, there will be no check-box next to the item. These may be Interlibrary Loan items, see section below for renewal instructions.

Renewing Interlibrary Loan Items

Because Interlibrary loan items are provided to our users by other libraries, the terms of renewal are a bit different than those for renewing items owned by BSU. A maximum of ONE RENEWAL ONLY per item may be possible, and renewals must be requested on or before the due date. Also, renewals for ILL items are not automatic; the lending library makes the decision on whether to grant a renewal.

After a renewal is requested, you can keep an item in your possession until the lending library responds to the renewal request. If the lending library denies a renewal request, the item must be returned promptly. If the lending library accepts a renewal request, you will be given a new due date for your item.

To request the renewal of an Interlibrary loan item:

  1. Log in to OneSearch .
  2. Under the Loans tab, choose the Interlibrary Loan item you would like to renew by clicking on the check-box next to it.
  3. Click on the Renew Selected button at the top of the list.
  4. A message will display that the renewal request is being sent to the partner library.
  5. Make sure to log back into OneSearch in a few days to check on the status of your renewal request.
  6. If the renewal has been granted, the item will show a new due date.