Today is the last day for phone renewals at Founders Memorial Library.

After today, students will only be able to renew books in person or online, said Stephen Wright, associate dean for public services at Founders Memorial Library.

“Due to budget cuts within the library, we don’t have the staff resources to continue renewals by phone,” Wright said. “I think the impact will be minimal. Most students are computer savvy and use online resources already.”

Wright said he believes students will be more responsible with their books because of online renewal.

“Students can be aware of what they already have checked out and be proactive and responsible for their materials,” Wright said.

According to Founders Notes, the library’s newsletter, faculty and graduate students can renew NIU items 10 times, while others have up to three renewals. After the last renewal, the books must be returned. Once the item is returned, it may be checked out unless the item has a hold.