Q. How much are library fines?

Borrowers are responsible for full payment of fines assessed on their accounts. There are three basic categories of fines: those for standard circulating materials, those for short-term loans, and those for equipment. All fines are charged per item. Materials and equipment receive a short-term loan status when in high demand and are subject to higher fines.

General Circulating Material:

• 2-week, 4-week and Semester: 30 day grace period after due date. On the 31st day after due date fines of $150 per item are assessed.

Short Loan:

• 3-hour loan ($1.00 per hour) $40 max
• 1-day, 3-day ($5.00 per day) and all Recalled materials ($5.00 per day) $50 max

Reference:

• 2-hour (lib-use) ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• No-Loan ($1.00 per hour) $50 max

End of Day (Special Collection)

• End-of-day  ($5.00 per hour) $50 max

Media and Equipment:

• 7-day loans ($5.00 per day) $50 max. (Leavey Libray DVD Policies)
• 8-hour loan ($5.00 per hour) $50 max
• 3-hour loan ($5.00 per hour) $50 max.

To pay fines, visit the Pay Fines page on the Libraries' website.