FINES
Normally, overdue fines are not charged. Exceptions include:
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$1.00 per item/day until returned |
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$1.00 per item/day until returned |
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$1.00 per item/day until returned |
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$1.00 per item/hour or day until returned |
FEES & BILLING
All borrowers are financially responsible for replacement costs and related processing fees for lost, non-returned, or damaged items. Student billing is processed through the NMSU Business Office. Faculty, staff, and guest borrowers are billed directly. Fees and billing will occur as follows:
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System applies "Lost" status on record of overdue item and blocks borrower's circulation privileges
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| $15.00 processing fee per item |
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Before billing occurs at 120 days
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Replacement of item by borrower upon library approval
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| $15.00 processing fee + replacement item |
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- Students billed to Business Office
- Faculty and guests billed directly |
Replacement cost of item or $35.00 (whichever is greater) +
$15.00 processing fee |
Damage noted when returned
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Full or partial replacement cost + $15.00 processing fee |
Up to 6 months from billing date
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Credit available for returned item
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Credit for amount billed; $15.00 processing fee non-refundable |
APPEALS
Library fines and fees may be appealed. To initiate an appeal, an appeal form must be completed and submitted to the Access Services Department Head who may forgive or reduce billing charges. The decision of the Department Head is final.
Take a look at our Library Circulation Policy page for more info.
