What is the fine for lost or overdue books?

Answer

Fine and Lost Item Information

• Book Fines: 50 cents per day per item to a maximum of $20.00 per item

• Media Fines: 50 cents a day with a maximum of $20.00 per item.

• Overdue Recalled Item Fines: $2.00 per day, per item; continues to $50.00 maximum per item

• Reserve Fines:

  3 Hour, and 7 Hour Reserves: $2.00 each hour per item; Maximum $10.00 per item - $35 non-refundable processing fee is charged after 5 days

  1 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Reserves: $2.00 per day per item; Maximum $10.00 per item - $35 non-refundable processing fee is charged after 5 days

• Lost Books: $100.00 replacement fee, $35.00 processing fee

• Lost Locker Keys: $42.00 replacement fee, $8.00 processing fee

• Lost Faculty Study Room Keys: $50.00 replacement including the processing fee

• Lost CDs: $100.00 replacement fee, $35.00 processing fee

• Lost DVDs: $150.00 replacement fee, $35.00 processing fee

• Replacement copies of lost items are only accepted with special permission from the Collection Management Librarian: Robin Moskal, 410-455-3812

• If an item you have already returned remains on your library account, a "Claims Returned" can be filed at the Check Out Desk: Claims Returned Procedure

• You may contact the Circulation Department with questions about a fine. If you would like to appeal a fine, please fill out the Library Fine Appeal Form.

Notices Received from the Library

Fine Notice: Fees can be paid in person at the Check Out Desk by Campus Card, credit card, or check. Fees can also be paid by check via regular mail (see address below). We are not able to accept cash for payment of fees.

Lost Book Notice: If the item is returned you will only need to pay late fines. See Fine Notice for payment information. In the case of a reserve item, the $35.00 processing fee will also be charged.

Bill Transfer Notice: When a fine or fee is not paid to the library within 30 days, it is sent to the University Bursar's Office and is no longer payable in the library.

Please note that efforts will be made by email and postal mail to contact patrons concerning outstanding fees; however, it is the patron's responsibility to ensure that the library has accurate contact information on file. The library cannot be held responsible if notices are not received. Updates to contact information may be made at the Check Out desk.

Payment of Fees

Library fees are payable at the Check Out Desk for up to 30 days after the original billing date. Fees can be paid in person at the Check Out Desk by Campus Card, credit card, or check. Fees can also be paid by check via regular mail (see address below). We are not able to accept cash for payment of fees.

Address and Fax information:

Fax: 410-455-1153

Address:

AOK Library Circulation

1000 Hilltop Circle

Catonsville MD 21250