Overdue Items
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, UNT. POLICY & PROCEDURE MEMORANDUM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. SUMMARY
Information about overdue items, and fines rates for different materials types.
II. FINES RATES
The following table details the standard fines rate for various items owned and lent by the UNT Libraries. Rates are applicable to all UNT students and courtesy card holders.
Material Type | Fines for Overdue Items |
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$0.35 per day, $39.90 maximum fine |
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$25.00 per day, $250.00 maximum fine |
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$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
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$5.00 per day |
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$2.00 per hour, $100.00 maximum fine |
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$2.00 per day, $100.00 maximum fine |
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$10.00 per hour (or any portion of an hour), up to $100.00 no grace periods, see additional info for lost/long overdue/damaged laptops |
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$10.00 per hour, $10.00 per day |
III. NOTICES
- An overdue notice will be sent to individuals with overdue material through e-mail when items are 7 days overdue.
- A second overdue notice will be sent through e-mail when items are 14 days overdue.
Regardless of whether or not these notices are received, it is the borrower’s responsibility to return the material to the Libraries by the date due. The Libraries are not responsible if the notice is not received due to an inaccurate address, if the e-mail is categorized as junk, or if the e-mail address is invalid.
IV. INFORMATION FOR FACULTY & STAFF
UNT Faculty and Staff are not assessed late fees, but may be assessed fees for lost or damaged items, and may be blocked for un-returned items.
V. PAYING FINES
See this page for details about paying fines, fines waivers, etc.
VI. DATES
- Approved:
- Revised: 11/1/17
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