Fines

Fines/Fees Policy for Interlibrary Loan

Fines

Books, government documents - 25 cents per day per item; $10.00 maximum per item

Bound Periodicals - $1.00 per day per item; $20.00 maximum per item

Videos and sound recordings - $1.00 per day per item; $20.00 maximum per item

Recalled items - $1.00 per day per item; $20.00 maximum per item

Fines for reserve materials are as follows

2 hour loan - $1.00 per hour per item; $20.00 maximum per item

4 hour loan - $1.00 per hour per item; $20.00 maximum per item

End of day - $1.00 per hour per item; $20.00 maximum per item

Overnight - $2.00 per day per item; $20.00 maximum per item

2, 3, 4, 7, or 10 days - $2.00 per item per day; $20.00 maximum per item

Lost Items

All items that are 60 days overdue are automatically declared lost, and replacement and processing fees, as well as the maximum fine for the item, are charged to your account. If an item is returned in good condition within six months, the replacement fee may be refunded. The processing fee and fine are non refundable.

Replacement fees

Books, government documents, reserve files - $45.00

Bound periodicals - $100.00

Sound recordings, videos - $45.00

Processing fee: $10.00 per item

Damaged Items

If you return an item damaged, the item will be repaired (if possible), and your account will be charged for the costs of the repairs. If the item cannot be repaired, the appropriate replacement fee will be charged to your account.

Viewing Fines and Fees Online

You may find out if you have any current fines by accessing your patron account and scrolling down the screen to Fines and Fees. Any unpaid fines will be listed there. Since student fines are automatically transferred to the Bursar's Office, fines that are more than two days old may not appear when you look at your patron account through the Libraries' catalog. Check with the circulation desks in any of the University Libraries if you have questions about your fines.

How to access your patron account

Go to the University Libraries' Catalog [http://library.ua.edu]

Click on Your Library Account

Enter your University ID and your last name.

Click Login

Fines and Fees for Overdue, Damaged, or Lost Materials

All student fines are transferred to the Bursar's Office and may be paid at the Student Receivables Office, 105 Student Services Center. All other fines may be paid at the circulation desks in any of the University Libraries. Only checks or money orders are accepted.

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