Library Fines – Student Handbook

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Fines By Patron Type

Will not receive fines on print books in the general circulating collection.
Course Reserve, DVDs, CDs, Vertical Files, Periodicals, CML Materials & ILL/Mel will still incur fines.
- These items will be charged because they have high checkout demand, limited availability, or are cost-prohibitive to replace.
When patrons place holds on items that are currently checked out to another patron, they will have the option to recall items.
- Patrons can recall items themselves, or library staff can recall on behalf of the patron.
- Recalling a book will change check out to 1 week, items will be fined $1/daily for overdue materials.
- Patrons also will have the option to wait until the checked-out item is originally due back to check it out.
Graduating students will receive holds on their accounts for unreturned books.
- Library staff will contact graduating seniors with checked-out items to instruct them on how to return books and pay any fines.
Lost items will be charged for the replacement cost.
Items checked out through InterLibrary Loan (ILL) will be subject to ILL policies for returns and fines.

All lost items will be fined for replacement costs

ITEM TYPE	LOAN PERIOD	DAILY FINE
Books (general stacks, oversize & pop up)	4 week loan	$0 daily fine
Recalled Items	Due 1 week from recall	$1 daily fine
Circ CD	4 week loan	$0 daily fine
Course Reserve	2 day loan	$1 daily fine
Videos/DVD	1 week loan	$1 daily fine
CML Materials	1 week loan	$1 daily fine
Periodicals	2 week loan	$1 daily fine
Vertical Files	Library Use Only	Library Use Only
Open/Closed Reserves	Library Use Only	$1 daily fine

Currently, no daily fines are incurred on any item.
Items with holds will have the option for recall not automatically renew.
- Patrons can recall items themselves, or library staff can recall on behalf of the patron.
- Recalling a book will change check out to 1 week.
- Patrons also will have the option to wait until the checked-out item is originally due back to check it out.
Lost items will be charged for the replacement cost.
Policy for patrons that repeatedly keep books long overdue or recalled:
- Patrons will be contacted and given two warnings.
- The library will contact the department head if overdue issues continue after two warnings.
- Library privileges may be reviewed.
Items checked out through ILL will be subject to ILL policies for returns and fines.

All lost items will be fined for replacement cost

Only books can be checked out by guests.
- 2 week check-out, .20¢ daily fine.
- Recalling a book will change check out to 1 week, items will be fined $1/daily for overdue materials.
Lost items will be charged for the replacement cost.

All lost items will be fined for replacement cost