Library Account
**Please note that you will not be able to renew books on vacation loan online. You will need to return them to the Library**
You can access your library account to check what items you have on loan, request a book or to renew your books online by logging in to the box on the right of the screen, or in the following ways:
1. Cambridge Libraries Widget
Users of Facebook, iGoogle or CamTools can now add a Cambridge Libraries Widget to their pages. You can also login to the widget, on the right of this screen.
2. Camlib Mobile Interface
It is also possible to view and renew items on loan, and to make requests via the LibrarySearch mobile interface available from: www.lib.cam.ac.uk/mob. If your phone has a QR reader you can link to the Camlib website directly through the QR code image on this page (above). More information about QR codes is available here.
3. Newton Library Catalogue
Finally, you can access your library account via the Newton Library Catalogue. To login to your account:
- Click on the your account text button at the top of the Newton catalogue screen
- Select 'Philosophy Library' from the drop down list
- Enter the barcode number from your University card
- Enter you surname or family name in the next box
- Click the Login button
You can see what you have on loan, what items you have requested and any fines that are due.
Renewing your books
To renew items online. Login to your Library account as above. Check the box to the left of each item that you wish to renew, the click on Renew items. The new duedate of the items can be found in the Status column.
The total number of renewals on a single item is three. After you have renewed a book three times you will need to return it to the Library and have it discharged from your card. You may then have it re-issued to you.
Please remember that you will be unable to renew a book if:
- It is already overdue - Please note that an item will become overdue after 6.00 p.m. (Full Term) on the day it is due (Weekdays) and after 5.00 p.m. (Saturdays, Full Term).
- You have already renewed the book three times.
- You have outstanding fines or replacement book charges.
- It has been requested by another borrower.
Please remember that if you are trying to renew your books online you should always give yourself sufficient time to return them to the Library if, for any of the reasons listed above, you are unsuccessful in your attempts to renew them. Failure to do so will result in fines being charged.
Requesting an item
To request an item (place a hold on it). Login to your Library account. Search for the item and click on Recalls and requests. Make sure 'Philosophy Library Hold' is selected. Click on Place hold.
If you have any questions or are having a problem, please email the Casimir Lewy Library at phillib@hermes.cam.ac.uk
- Pay a Fine Online
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If you have a library fine (minimum £3.00) and wish to pay it using a debit or credit card, please use the link to the secure site below. You may also pay the replacement cost of a lost book using this method. Library staff are notified of the payment by email. Please note that fines may take up to 24 hours to be cleared from your record.
**Please enter the exact amount carefully when prompted, as refunds are not possible **
Please see here for more information.