Now that was a very smart idea, Bob! I need to remember that next time. Somewhere over a year ago, they started sending the renewal notice early, or not showing the renew until it only had 24 hours to go. Either way, it is very frustrating since I check then and always forget the next day. I will have to remember your plan next time. I know i temproarily lost a book this week that I was on the final touches of repair and would have been very upset if it had been grabbed in the interim. Like others, I wish renew was always an option so vacations, computers in for repairs and other issues did not cause renewal problems. Have a great weekend! Valerie Keep up with Nichole's recovery: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicholemaples ________________________________ From: Bob W <rwiley45@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sat, October 8, 2011 6:56:12 AM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] can't renew a book I just got an automated message from bookshare that says that my book is about to expire, which is true. The message goes on to say, "If you are in the middle of proofreading the book and would like to complete your work, visit the "My Checked-Out Books" link after login. Next to the book you are working on you will find links to Upload, Release or Renew the book. Select "Renew" to be granted 14 additional days to work on the book. Thank you, The Bookshare Team". The only thing wrong with that message is that there is no "renew" button, but there is a "rtf" link. I got around the problem by releasing the book then checking it out again. But, what happened to the "renew" button? Thanks, Bob [with a perplexed look on his face]