Fines
If you have incurred a fine or a fee, there are several ways for you to pay. You can pay in person or by mail. If you would like to pay in person you can pay your fines or fees with cash or check at the front desk of the Health Sciences Library (hours). If you would like to save a trip over here, you can pay by mail. To do so, please make the check out to Health Sciences Library and mail it to our address:
Stefanie Nutting
c/o Health Sciences Library
335 S. Columbia Street
CB# 7585
Chapel Hill, NC USA 27599-7585
Students must either pay the fine or fee the day that it is incurred or it will be transferred to their Student Account. These fines are payable through the options the Student Accounts Office provides, see their page that outlines the options.
Fines and Fees
| Materials | Overdue | Maximum* | Lost | Recall fine (no grace) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $10 billing fee at 35 days overdue | $75 | $75 | |
| Audio Visuals (videos and DVDs) | 3 day grace period, then $1.00 a day for 10 days | Cost of Item | Cost of Item | |
| Journals | $10 billing fee at 35 days overdue | Cost of Item | Cost of Item | |
| Reserves | $1.00 per day | $25 | Cost of Item | |
| Laptops | $0 | $0 | Up to $1500 | |
| Keys | Lost fee | Lost fee | $25 | |
| Headphones, Ethernet Cords, Remote Controls | $0 | $0 | Cost of Item | |
| Phones, computer chargers and dongles | $1.00 per hour (3 hour loan) | $Cost of Item | Cost of Item | |
| Interlibrary Loan | $0 | Varies | Cost of Item |
* Maximum fine is accrued at 35 days overdue when item is billed lost. When an “Assumed Lost” item is returned, the lost fee is removed but will be expected to pay $10 billing fee, plus any recall fines.
Patrons will be charged for damaged items according to the damage up to the cost of replacement.
Additional fines apply to books that have been recalled for another borrower. Recall fines add $0.50 per item per day to overdue items up to $17.50, plus an additional the $10 billing fee. There is no grace period for recall fines; fines begin accruing as soon as the book is overdue.
Appeals
The purpose of fines:
Prompt returns enable use by the largest number of people. Fines help encourage prompt returns.
Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy. It is your responsibility to return all borrowed materials on time and to keep contact information current by contacting the library or updating your information on MyLibrary.
The Apppeal Process
We have two options available for fine appeals. First, you can come by the User Services Desk to pick up a paper copy of the fine appeal form. Second, you can complete our online fine appeal form if you are off-site and/or cannot come by the User Services Desk.
Invalid excuses for dismissal of fines:
- Lack of knowledge of due date or charges, including processing fees;
- Failure to receive a notice or bill; and
- Material checked out for someone else or given to someone else
House Staff Clearance
Clearance sheets can be signed by staff at the service desk. You must not owe any fines or fees at any campus library or have any books checked out. Electronic access stops when the clearance sheet is signed so make sure your work requiring e-resources is completed.
Questions? Come to the library, Ask a Librarian, or call (919) 962-0800 during library hours.
