Policy: Policy 5-2-1: Fines and Replacement Charges Date Adopted: Oct 01, 1998
Department: Library & Media Services Contact: Director
Statement: Fine schedule for overdue, damaged, and missing materials.

Table of Contents:

  1. Fines
  2. Replacement Charges
  3. Repair Costs

Section 1: Fines


  1. Fines on Overdue Books
    1. 1st through 7th day after the book is due: NO FINE
    2. After 7th day: $0.25 Per Day
    3. 8th day after the book is due: $2.00
    4. Maximum fine per book (Billing Fee): $10.00
  2. Fines on Overdue Media Equipment (Per Day)
    1. Audio Players/Recorders: $5.00
  3. Fines on Other Overdue Materials
    1. Interlibrary Loan Materials: $1.00/day
    2. Maximum Fine on Interlibrary Loan Materials: $20.00
    3. Reserve Materials: $1.00/day
    4. Maximum Fine on Reserve Materials: $20.00
    5. Media Items: $1.00/day
    6. Maximum Fine on Media Materials: $10

Section 2: Replacement Charges


Replacement Charges for Lost Resources

  1. Books: Replacement Cost Plus processing and billing fees.
  2. Nevada file materials: replacement cost plus $3.00
  3. Media items: replacement cost plus processing and billing fees
  4. Media Equipment: Replacement Cost

Section 3: Repair Costs


  1. Bindery Fee: $15.00
  2. Repair Fee: $5.00
  3. Damage to cases, equipment or accompanying materials will be assessed by staff not to exceed the replacement cost.

Date(s) Revised July 16, 2013; May 14, 2013; December 9, 2008; September 2, 2008; May 11, 2004; Date(s) Reviewed