To encourage the return of borrowed materials to the Library in a timely manner, a patron’s borrowing privileges will be blocked once an item is one week overdue. In instances when blocking borrowing privileges proves ineffective, the Library will institute additional measures to ensure the return of its materials, as outlined below. These measures will include billing for the replacement cost of the item and may incorporate the utilization of a materials recovery service, which may incur additional fees.

Late Notices

• Courtesy notice – 2 days prior to due date
• Overdue notice #1 – 1 week after due date
• Overdue notice #2 – 2 weeks after due date
• Overdue notice #3 – 3 weeks after due date

Consequences for Late Items and Non-returns

• Borrowing privileges suspended one week after due date
• Replacement bill – 4 weeks after due date
• Account referred to materials recovery agency 8 weeks after due date for items totaling $20 or more; $10 referral charge added to account

Charges for Billed Items

Borrowing Privileges Reinstated

• When item is returned
• OR when patron brings in new copy of lost item
• OR when bill and materials recovery fee (if applicable) is paid