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 or damaged 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.
