What is the term for recharging a book loan to a borrower?

What is the term for recharging a book loan to a borrower?

• A. Perforated
• B. Dictionary of selected terms in a particular book or field
• C. Renewal
• D. Listing books in the order of purchase

Answer: (C)

Renewal is the term for extending the loan period on a borrowed item. When a borrower needs more time, the library can renew the item, which resets its due date and lets the borrower keep it longer. Renewal policies vary—many libraries allow multiple renewals if there are no holds from other patrons and the item isn’t restricted. If someone else has a hold on the book or the item isn’t eligible for renewal, a renewal may be denied and the item becomes due sooner. The other options don’t describe extending a loan: one refers to a physical feature, another to a glossary of terms, and another to a list created from acquisitions.

Renewal is the term for extending the loan period on a borrowed item. When a borrower needs more time, the library can renew the item, which resets its due date and lets the borrower keep it longer. Renewal policies vary—many libraries allow multiple renewals if there are no holds from other patrons and the item isn’t restricted. If someone else has a hold on the book or the item isn’t eligible for renewal, a renewal may be denied and the item becomes due sooner. The other options don’t describe extending a loan: one refers to a physical feature, another to a glossary of terms, and another to a list created from acquisitions.