Could I Keep It Longer?

Could I Keep It Longer? — Write a clear, polite request to renew a borrowed library item.

A Book You’re Not Ready to Return

You borrowed a book for a work project, and your due date is approaching. You would like to renew it, but you do not want to inconvenience anyone who may be waiting. A short, considerate message can make both parts of your request clear: ask whether renewal is possible, then ask what happens if the book is already on hold for another reader.

A Message the Library Can Answer Easily

Subject: Renewal request for The Quiet City Dear Library Team, I’m writing to ask whether I could renew The Quiet City, which is due on 18 October. I’ve found it very useful for my project and would appreciate a short extension if that is possible. Could you let me know whether I’m eligible to renew it? If another reader has placed it on hold, I completely understand. In that case, could you please let me know when it needs to be returned, or whether there are any other options? Thank you for your help. Kind regards, Marta

A Small Courtesy in Library Emails

W anglojęzycznej korespondencji z biblioteką zwykle pomaga krótka, konkretna prośba oraz podziękowanie. Warto też pokazać, że rozumiesz sytuację osoby oczekującej na książkę. Zasady odnawiania różnią się między bibliotekami, więc lepiej zapytać o dostępne opcje, zamiast zakładać, że przedłużenie jest możliwe.

Shape the Request

Write Your Own Renewal Email

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