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General Collection Fees

Normal Fees

  • A 7-day grace period is allowed.
  • On the 8th day, the fine will be $2.00.
  • From the 9th day on, the fine will accrue at 25¢ per day up to maximum $10 fine per item.
  • On the 40th day, a bill is sent to the Timme Center for Student Services for the cost of the book, the maximum of $20.00 service charge and the $20.00 processing fee.
  • Fines may be paid at the Timme Center for Student Services. Faculty/staff, emeriti and guest fines are to be paid at the library check-out desk.

Hourly Reserves Late Fee Charges:

  • $1.00 for first hour;
  • 25¢ for each additional hour until returned.

Daily Reserve Fines:

  • 50¢ per day (daily reserves, reference, test reserves, etc.)

Recalled Materials:

  • Twice the normal fine charge.

Faculty, Staff and Administration are not exempt from library circulation policies or fines.




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