Overdue Fines
Overdue fines are placed on materials that go over the set loan period. The chart below details the current fines for overdue materials. Fines can be paid by cash or check at the library front desk. Fines over $1.00 can be paid by Visa or Mastercard at the front desk, or over the phone by dialing Circulation at 678-839-6502.
Special note about Recalls: If an item has been recalled (another patron requested it while it was checked out), you will receive notification of your changed due date. Failure to return your item by the new due date results in a $1/day per item recalled fine. All patrons including Faculty and Staff are required to pay these recall fines.
Item Type |
Overdue Fine |
|---|---|
| Books | $0.25/day |
| Calculators | $0.05/minute |
| Dry Erase Marker Kit | $0.50/hour |
| DVDs | $1.00/day |
| DVD Player | $0.05/minute |
| GIL Express | No Fine |
| Headphones | $0.50/hour |
| (ILL) Interlibrary loan | $1.00/day |
| Laptops | $0.05/minute |
| Parent Box | $0.05/minute |
| Reserves | Varies per item |
| Scanners | $0.05/minute |
| Study Room | $0.05/minute |
Overdue Fines By Item Type
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Item Type : Books
Overdue Fine : $0.25/day -
Item Type : Calculators
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute -
Item Type : Dry Erase Marker Kit
Overdue Fine : $0.50/hour -
Item Type : DVDs
Overdue Fine : $1.00/day -
Item Type : DVD Player
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute -
Item Type : GIL Express
Overdue Fine : No Fine -
Item Type : Headphones
Overdue Fine : $0.50/hour -
Item Type : (ILL) Interlibrary loan
Overdue Fine : $1.00/day -
Item Type : Laptops
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute -
Item Type : Parent Box
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute -
Item Type : Reserves
Overdue Fine : Varies per item -
Item Type : Scanners
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute -
Item Type : Study Room
Overdue Fine : $0.05/minute
Replacement Charges
Replacement costs are charged for lost items or items too damaged (any water damage, large tears, etc.) to be repaired. Occasionally an item is found after a replacement fine has been paid for. If items are found (in good condition) and returned within 90 days of payment, the replacement charge will be refunded.
The chart which follows details the current replacement costs for lost materials and all other applicable fees (at the time an item is deemed missing, your account will show a lost item holding fine of $100). The actual replacement amount is listed below. If a lost item is not listed with a set value please allow one week for the value to be determined.
Fines can be paid by cash, Visa, Mastercard, or check at the library front desk. They can also be paid by Visa or Mastercard over the phone by dialing Circulation at 678-839-6502.
Item Type |
Replacement Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee |
| Dry Erase Marker Kit | $5.00 |
| DVD Players | $50.00 |
| GIL Express | Determined by owning library + $35 processing fee |
| Government Documents | $35.00 processing fee |
| Graphing Calculators | Determination based on value of calculator |
| Headphones | $5.00 |
| Headphones with Mic | $25.00 |
| Interlibrary loan | Determined by owning library + Fine (if any) |
| Laptops | Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee |
| Laptop Chargers | $20.00 |
| Music - CD, tape, audiobook, or record | Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee |
| Parent Box | $30.00 |
| Study Room Keys | $35.00 |
| Video | Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee |
Replacement Cost By Item Type
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Item Type : Books
Replacement Cost : Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee -
Item Type : Dry Erase Marker Kit
Replacement Cost : $5.00 -
Item Type : DVD Players
Replacement Cost : $50.00 -
Item Type : GIL Express
Replacement Cost : Determined by owning library + $35 processing fee -
Item Type : Government Documents
Replacement Cost : $35.00 processing fee -
Item Type : Graphing Calculators
Replacement Cost : Determination based on value of calculator -
Item Type : Headphones
Replacement Cost : $5.00 -
Item Type : Headphones with Mic
Replacement Cost : $25.00 -
Item Type : Interlibrary loan
Replacement Cost : Determined by owning library + Fine (if any) -
Item Type : Laptops
Replacement Cost : Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee -
Item Type : Laptop Chargers
Replacement Cost : $20.00 -
Item Type : Music - CD, tape, audiobook, or record
Replacement Cost : Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee -
Item Type : Parent Box
Replacement Cost : $30.00 -
Item Type : Study Room Keys
Replacement Cost : $35.00 -
Item Type : Video
Replacement Cost : Determination based on item value + $35 processing fee
Failure to Pay Fines and Fees
Fines stay on a patron's account until they are paid. Failure to pay fines and fees can cause delays in registration, transcripts, refunds, etc. University employees are subject to the rules set forth in the employee handbook about financial obligations to the institution. For all patrons, library privileges will be suspended until materials are returned or fines and fees are paid.