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# Reserving items

## How long can you reserve items?

The inventory allows reservations **for one week only**. However, **if** **you really need the tools** for two weeks (or three weeks in case of organisations), let us know at <admin@tournevie.be>.&#x20;

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**We can extend the reservation manually**, but only if your items are available during the extra week. Please don't ask us if you notice the tools are reserved by anyone else.&#x20;
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Note that you can always extend your loans at least once. For more information, see the FAQ about [extending your loans](https://tournevie.gitbook.io/tournevie-faq/using-the-online-inventory/extending-your-loans).
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## What's the standard procedure to reserve items?

Follow these **four simple steps** to make a reservation:

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In the [inventory overview](https://tournevie-bxl.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse), you have two options. You can **click immediately on the reserve button** (1), **or** **click on the item** for more details, including a loan calendar and reservation button (2). &#x20;

![(1) This is the first and quickest option to reserve an item.](/files/-LKDLtflq6peEnVyumgZ)

![(2) This is the second and more detailed option to reserve an item.](/files/-LKDLwLuM00BZ9cBPLv1)
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You then get to **choose your preferred reservation period**. Click on one of the days we are open (the font colour is slightly darker than days we are closed), then select a return date.&#x20;

![](/files/-LKDMnxPCxU703IovqTw)
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You will now have the item **in your reservation cart** as seen in the top right your screen (1). Feel free to add other items to your cart by clicking the reserve button (2).

![(1) The cart shows you have one reserved item to check out](/files/-LKDPC6hNasTwQ0USSi-)

![(2) No need to repeat the second step. The inventory remembers the loan period you've chosen. ](/files/-LKDPpZ8jYhnsULM7uVp)

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If you want to borrow other **items for a different time period**, you'll need to finish your current reservation by confirming (see fourth step), before choosing a different period.
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Now your items are in the cart, all you need to do is **to confirm the reservation**. It's called **'Check Out'**. After that you're good to go.&#x20;

![](/files/-LKDR1WtbXV__d9aE_MA)

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Note that you will receive an e-mail confirmation when checking out your items. If you haven't received an e-mail, you probably haven't confirmed your reservation.
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## When is it (im)possible to make reservations?

You can only start and end a reservation **on dates that our lending desk is open**, as these are the only occasions you can drop by to collect tools. For an overview of these opening times, check [our website](https://www.tournevie.be/).

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It's important to note that we apply a **buffer period** between two loans of the same item. That means **you cannot reserve an item that will be brought back that day** by another member.&#x20;

**Why?** We want to avoid people having to wait an hour or more for a reserved item that's not yet brought back. Also, if maintenance is required, we can tend to that before lending it out again.
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**Here's an example** of a buffer period (in gray) 2 days before and after a loan, as indicated in the tool calendar of a specific item:

![](/files/-LKIvqaqpqZwvzpohZfi)

At the time of writing, openings hours are on Monday and Friday. This means the tool **returns on August 20**, and the next reservation **can only happen on** **August 24** as is the case here.&#x20;

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In the example above, the **next potential reservation** can be made for Monday 3rd of September.
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## Where to check reservations and loans?

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Check the [**reservations page**](https://tournevie-bxl.myturn.com/library/myAccount/listReservations) in your account menu. This page displays everything you have reserved at the moment.&#x20;

![](/files/-LKDeQTAmaiwIErD_3qT)

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Check the [**loans page**](https://tournevie-bxl.myturn.com/library/myLoans/list) in your account menu. This page gives an overview of all your current and past loans. You can also **extend loans here** for an extra week.&#x20;

![](/files/-LKDf15KeE_JE11TQ7aY)
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