The primary rationale for charging fines on overdue materials is to provide an incentive for patrons to return materials. In theory, fines result in materials being returned to the library in a more timely manner. These procedures are set up to stress getting the materials back.

• A patron whose record shows overdue items will be asked to pay fines at the time of return.

• Any materials returned in the book drop or by any  person other than the one who checked them out will be automatically recorded on the patrons account.

  The following fines are established:

  • Books on a reserve list (two week circulation; non-renewable) fine is 25¢ per day per book, with no maximum fine.

  • Interlibrary Loan overdue fines are 25¢ per day per book, with no maximum fine.

  • Books, magazines, audios, videos and music not on reserve (two week circulation; renewable) fine is 5¢ per day per item, with a maximum fine of $2.00 per item.

  • DVD (seven day (7) circulation) fine is $1.00 per day per DVD, with a maximum fine of $5.00 per item.

  • There is an OVERALL maximum fine of $10.00. This EXCLUDES Interlibrary Loans and Reserve items.

  • For all materials which are lost, the patron will be charged the replacement cost of the item.

  The following procedures for collecting overdue materials have been established.

  • Patron will be stopped on the computer when any material becomes overdue. Items (including DVDs) may be renewed if both renewals have not been used, if item has not been transfered to lost  and item is not on hold for another patron.

  • Notices will be sent when materials are 2 weeks overdue.

  • Bills for replacement cost of materials will be sent 2 weeks after notices.