Items that are not returned when they are due may be subject to overdue fines. Fines are calculated 24/7.
One overdue item will prevent all items on your account from renewing automatically. Any item that becomes overdue as a result of the non-renewal will accrue fines. You are responsible for all late fees/ fines on your account. Please be sure to return all items on time.
Fines
- For most materials: $0.50 a day for a maximum of $20.
- For reserve items: $0.02 per minute for a maximum of $100 (4 days).
- Recall fines: $5 a day for a maximum of $20.
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Paying fines
Fines can be paid:
- In person, by debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), at the loans desk
- By phone, by speaking to a supervisor who can receive payment by credit card
- Online by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), by accessing the payment platform through your library account. Access online fee payment instructions:听
2020-12-03_online_fee_payment_-_instructions.pdf.
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Blocks on your account
All borrowers: You will be blocked from borrowing if you have听$50 or more owing to the library.
- Note for students: Any outstanding amount of $100 or more owing to the Library will block the release of diplomas and transcripts. Sign in to your library account for details of outstanding Library fines.
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Waiving of fines
Fines are waived only in special circumstances, for example, a documented medical situation. Please note that lack of awareness of library policies or failure to receive a reminder email notice is not an acceptable reason for waiving a fine.
