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How much are overdue fines?

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Overdue Fines-From http://librarysubjectguides.svsu.edu/cd

  • Fines are assessed on all overdue materials. The type of material that is overdue determines the amount of the fine as well as if an overdue notice is sent to the patron. If items are not returned in a timely fashion, the patron will be billed for the item as indicated in the Billed Materials section below.
  • General Collection Books
    • first notice sent when 5 days overdue
    • 10¢ per day per overdue item
  • Popular Reading Collection Books
    • first notice sent when 1 day overdue
    • 10¢ per day per overdue item
  • Reference books $1.00 per day
  • Reserve Items
    • first notice sent when 1 day overdue 
    • 50¢ for the first hour and 20¢ for each additional hour overdue per item
  • Videos, CDs, and DVDs
    • first notice sent when 1 day overdue
    • $.50 per day per overdue item

 

response author: SM  (content taken from libguide link above)