Renew / Place Holds

To renew your books or place a hold on an item, first log in to My Library Account in MARTIN:

• Click on the Patron button on the maroon button bar.
• Enter the barcode number from your Luther Seminary ID or your blue Extension Borrower card.
• Enter your last name.
• Click the Logon button.

Renewing Online

Online renewal is available to all borrowers.

• Select the items from your account that you want to renew and click the Renew Items button.

• Items can only be renewed once.

• Overdue items cannot be renewed online.

Placing Holds

This service is available for Luther Seminary students, faculty and staff.

• Stay logged in and click the Search button in the maroon button bar.

• When you find a title you want, click on the Title hot link and bring up the item.

• If the item is "available," click the Request button to place a hold.

• Re-enter your barcode number, add any messages, and indicate if there is a date after which you do not need the item.

• Click Submit

• Look for the message indicating whether the hold was successful. Check your patron record to see if the hold was placed.

• Library staff will notify you by phone or email Monday through Friday when your items are ready to be picked up.