Most books do not accrue daily overdue fines and can be renewed; however, high demand items will accrue overdue fines if returned late. While the Medical Sciences Library does not charge fines for overdue materials, accounts with overdue materials are subject to being blocked from library services.
Overdue Fines Summary
High demand item
Fine accrual
Maximum Fine
Course Reserve Books (24 hours or less)
$3 per hour
$150 maximum
Course Reserve Films & CDs (24 hr loan period)
$3 per hour
$150 maximum
Course Reserves (multi-day loans)
$3 per day
$150 maximum
Tech Bar Equipment
$7 per day
If an item is overdue for more that 7 days, you will be charged the item’s full replacement cost.
Films & CDs (7-day loan period)
$1 per day
$35 maximum
Journals & Periodicals
$1 per pay
$45 maximum
Recalled Items
$1 per day
$45 maximum
For all other inquiries about items not listed above please contact AskUs Services for more information.
