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Library Services Quick Guide

Brief guide to basic library services

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  the User Services Department.

PASCAL Delivers (All Users) None $25.00 $75.00 30 Days Overdue 12-week loan; no renewals..
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 None. Laptops MUST be returned to the library by the due date. 
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.