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Circulation Policies

Fines & Fees

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Renew Library Materials

Different types of books and media may have different loan periods. Please refer to the Circulation Policies chart for detailed information.

  • Please return items on time.
  • Borrowing privileges are prevented if fines and/or fees exceed $5.00, or if you have more than 10 overdue items on your card.
  • Overdue notices are mailed or emailed after 10 days. After 30 days, you will be mailed a bill for the replacement of the overdue item, plus a processing fee.
  • If you are unable to return library materials due to hospitalization, accident, illness, or if library items have been destroyed through fire or flood, please call us. We may waive charges in certain circumstances.
  • The book drop is offered as a service to our library users. To prevent damage to library materials, please securely wrap or pad all items before deposit into the book drop.

Description

Fee

Collection Agency Fee for items 60 days overdue.

$15.00

Processing fee for lost/damaged materials
Audio Visual Items & Hardback Books

$10.00

Processing fee for lost/damaged materials
Paperbacks, Magazines, Pamphlets

$10.00

Returned Checks

$10.00


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