Library Guides: Circulation Department Hours and Services: Fines & Fees

Fees and Replacements

Library Lost, Damaged and Overdue Materials

The library charges a flat fee of $85.00 for most lost items. Users who lose or damage library materials should contact the library as soon as possible so we can work to determine a fair cost for repair or replacement.

The library does not accept replacement-in-kind copies of lost or damaged items.
All fees are charged to users' university accounts and must be paid online or in the Cashier's Office. Absolutely no fees are collected in the library.
Refunds are issued only at the discretion of the library.
Patrons who owe more than $50.00 in fees will be blocked from all library transactions.
Library materials are not available for purchase and remain the property of Dacus Library regardless of payment status.
Certain materials (laptops, textbooks, reserves) carry a non-refundable billing fee equal to roughly 10% of the library's established replacement cost. Patrons with a history of long overdue devices will be blocked from further checkout of electronics.
The library reserves the right to determine all charges for repair or replacement of all materials, including electronic equipment.
Patrons are responsible for all damages to items checked out on their accounts.
The library system adds a default replacement cost to patron accounts for long overdue materials. Dacus Library may charge higher or lower replacement fees for certain materials based on actual cost.
Patrons who return materials subsequent to the semester in which they have been billed are responsible for notifying the library and requesting a refund. Refunds may be issued at the discretion of the library.
Patrons who have questions about their fees or accounts should contact the User Services Department

Fee Schedule
Material/Patron Type	Overdue Fine	Processing Fee	Replacement Fee	University Account Charged	Renewals
General Collection Materials	None	$10.00	$75.00	30 Days Overdue	Students: renew in person Facutly/Staff: Contact Circulation Dept.
PASCAL Delivers (All Users)	None	$25.00	$75.00	30 Days Overdue	1 6-week renewal period; users should renew through their OneSearch account or contact the Circulation Dept. for assistance.
Periodical Issues or Volumes	None	$10.00	$100.00	30 Days Overdue	Contact Reference Dept.
Thesis/Dissertation	None	$10.00	$100.00	30 Days Overdue	Students must renew in person; Faculty should contact the Circulation Dept. to request renewals.
Laptops/Semester	None	$200*	$2000.00	10 Days Overdue	As demand permits
Closed Reserves & Textbooks	$1.00/Hour	$50.00*	$100.00 & Up**	48 Hours Overdue	Inquire at Circulation Desk
Reserves/ 24 Hour/3 Day/ 7Day	None	$50.00	$100.00	48 Hours Overdue	Inquire at Circulation Desk
Music Library Materials	None	$10.00	$75.00	30 Days Overdue	Students must renew in person, faculty should contact Music Library.

*These billing fees are non-refundable

**The library will charge a minimum of $100.00 for long overdue closed reserves and textbooks. If the actual price is more than $100.00, the library will charge the replacement cost plus a non-refundable $50.00 billing fee.