Owen Library Renewing Books

Online

To renew your books online using PITTCat:

  1. Connect to PITTCat
  2. Choose My Account 
  3. Enter your University Computing Account (email) username and password. Special Borrowers Card holders enter the number on your library card located above the barcode and last name. Click OK
  4. A list of titles charged to your account appears. Click the checkbox under the Renew? column next to those titles you want to renew. Click Renew Items
  5. Verify renewal dates
  6. You may also request to have books renewed by presenting your University of Pittsburgh ID card at any one of the ULS Libraries
  7. Library Users can also access their account information and status
  8. If you are blocked from renewing materials, want to verify your renewals, or have questions about online renewals please call the Owen Library Information Desk 814-269-7300
     

By Telephone

814-269-7300

Telephone renewals are available during regular library hours.

When calling to renew, please have the following ready:

  • Your University of Pittsburgh ID card or Special Borrowers Card number
  • The barcode numbers of the books you wish to renew

Privacy laws prohibit us from releasing information concerning your records over the telephone, so please have the above information ready when you call.