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Borrow Materials

Late, Lost, or Damaged Materials

Please return or renew materials by the due date to avoid late or lost item charges. See the following table for a list of late and lost item charges. Unpaid charges of $5.00 or more may result in loss of borrowing privileges and also prevent you from registering for classes or requesting transcripts. You may be charged full replacement costs for any damaged materials you return, such as books, CDs and DVD packaging. If you get an overdue notice for an item you believe was returned, please ask for a claims returned form or use Ask a Librarian. We will temporarily suspend charges while we search for the missing item. Please use View My Account to update your email or postal address. Failure to receive a notice is not grounds for dismissal of charges.

  LATE CHARGES LOST ITEM CHARGES
Books 10 cents per day charges after 21 days:
billing fee: $10.00
processing fee: $10.00
replacement fee: $50.00
Compact Discs 10 cents per day charges after 5 days:
billing fee: $10.00
processing fee: $10.00
replacement fee: $20.00
Videos $1.00 per day charges after 5 days:
billing fee: $10.00
processing fee: $10.00
replacement fee: $100.00
Reserves: 1-hour loan 50 cents per hour charges after 3 days:
see books, compact discs, or videos
Reserves: 2-hour loan 50 cents per hour charges after 4 days:
see books, compact discs, or videos
Reserves: 4-hour loan 50 cents per hour charges after 4 days:
see books, compact discs, or videos
Reserves: 1-day loan $1.00 per day charges after 2 days:
see books, compact discs or videos
Reserves: 3-day loan $2.00 per day charges after 2 days:
see books, compact discs, or videos