Library Fines

RESERVE FINE SCHEDULE

ALL ITEMS BORROWED AT THE RESERVE COUNTER MUST BE RETURNED TO THIS COUNTER

LOANS
A. Two-Hour Loans: are due within two hours or before the closing time of the service desk - whichever is earlier. One renewal for an additional 2 hours is allowed if not requested by another patron. All two-hour loans are for in library use only.

Fines: $.02 per minute until the item is returned. The fine will continue to build until the cost of the item is reached or $50.00, whichever is higher. The fine continues to accrue even when the Library is closed. Any hourly item that is overdue more than 3 days will be subject to an additional $5.00 a day overdue fine and be considered lost and bill will be created.
B.

Overnight Loans (available for certain items only to Baruch Patrons) Overnight loans are due within 24 hours or by the closing time of the next day that the Library is open.

Fines: A $5.00 fine will be charged per day regardless of what time the item is returned, if late. The fine will continue to build until the cost of the item is reached or $50.00, whichever is higher. The fine continues to accrue on days the Library is closed. Any overnight item not returned by the due time will be considered lost and bill will be created.

LOST ITEM
A. Book - In Print  
  Cost of book varies
  Plus Processing Fee $10.00
  Plus Overdue Fine as above
     
B. Out of Print  
  Out of Print Fee $20.00
  Plus Processing Fee $10.00
  Plus Overdue Fine as above
     
C. Other Material  
  Replacement Fee $10.00
  Plus Processing Fee $10.00
  Plus Overdue Fine as above

 

REBINDING FEE
Binding Fee $10.00
Plus Processing Fee $10.00
Plus Overdue Fine as above


Note: Once an item is billed as lost the borrower is liable for the cost of the item, processing fee and overdue fine (all of which are non-refundable).

Failure to pay any fine or fee may result in a suspension of library borrowing privileges. Also, it may result in the withholding of grades, transcripts, or diploma. In addition, the borrower may not be able to register in following semesters.

No personal checks accepted.
All receipts should be saved. There is no overall maximum to fines.
All fines are to be paid at the Circulation Desk.

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