Bell Library Fines & Fees Policy
All fines can be paid by credit card at the Circulation Desk.
Fines may also be paid by cash or check; contact the Circulation Desk for more details.
This page lists the fine information for materials that are owned by Bell Library and are checked out from the Circulation Desk or from the laptop kiosks.
For fines related to the use of the I-Create Lab, see I-Create Lab Policies.
For fines related to Interlibrary Loan, see Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery.
Fines by Material Type
Lost and Stolen Items
Typically, an item is considered lost if it is 60 days overdue. If an item is overdue and requested by another library user, but not returned, it is considered lost 7 days after the request was placed. Once an item is marked lost in the user's library account, the replacement cost and fee are applied. See below for more details.
If a user declares an item as lost before it is overdue, no overdue fines are assessed; however, the replacement cost and processing fee must be paid before borrowing privileges can be restored.
If a user has declared an item lost and paid for it, then finds and returns the item within 6 months, the amount paid will be refunded. If the item is returned after 6 months, the amount paid will not be refunded.