What happens if I lose or damage something I checked out?
Answer
At any time during a loan period, a patron may declare an item as lost or damaged. Additionally, items will automatically be declared lost at the time of the third overdue notice. Library staff are responsible for determining the replacement costs of items.
Patrons may be assessed a fee for repairs that are beyond the normal wear and tear expected of a library item. When a staff member determines an item is damaged beyond repair, the patron will be charged the replacement cost as outlined above. Please be aware that many of our materials can be costly to replace. Academic titles typically cost more than popular titles.
Patron borrowing privileges will be suspended until lost/damaged fees are paid in full. The library may also put holds on student accounts to prevent graduation or getting transcripts until fees are paid in full.
