Library Fines

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Fines By Patron Type

Students

  • 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.

Student Fines

All lost items will be fined for replacement costs

ITEM TYPELOAN PERIODDAILY FINE
Books (general stacks, oversize & pop up)4 week loan$0 daily fine
Recalled ItemsDue 1 week from recall$1 daily fine
Circ CD4 week loan$0 daily fine
Course Reserve2 day loan$1 daily fine
Videos/DVD1 week loan$1 daily fine
CML Materials1 week loan$1 daily fine
Periodicals2 week loan$1 daily fine
Vertical FilesLibrary Use OnlyLibrary Use Only
Open/Closed ReservesLibrary Use Only$1 daily fine

Faculty/Staff

  • 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.

Faculty/Staff Fines

All lost items will be fined for replacement cost

ITEM TYPELOAN PERIODDAILY FINE
Books4 month loan$0 daily fine
Recalled ItemsDue 1 week from recall$0 daily fine
Circ CD4 month loan$0 daily fine
Course Reserve2 day loan$0 daily fine
Videos/DVD1 week loan$0 daily fine
Materials1 week loan$0 daily fine
Periodicals1 week loan$0 daily fine
Vertical Files2 week loan$0 daily fine
Open Reserve2 day loan$0 daily fine
Closed ReserveLibrary Use OnlyLibrary Use Only

Alumni/Infopass

  • 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.

Alumni/Infopass Fines

All lost items will be fined for replacement cost

ITEM TYPELOAN PERIODDAILY FINE
Books4 month loan$0 daily fine
Recalled ItemsDue 1 week from recall$0 daily fine
Circ CD4 month loan$0 daily fine
Course Reserve2 day loan$0 daily fine
Videos/DVD1 week loan$0 daily fine
Materials1 week loan$0 daily fine
Periodicals1 week loan$0 daily fine
Vertical Files2 week loan$0 daily fine
Open Reserve2 day loan$0 daily fine
Closed ReserveLibrary Use OnlyLibrary Use Only

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