Fines and Fees
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Fines
- Borrowers should be aware that outstanding fines or other financial obligations may hold up registration, graduation, and/or borrowing privileges.
- Fines are computed on a daily basis, including weekends and holidays.
- The maximum fine is $10 per item. When the fine reaches the maximum, the item is declared lost.
- When the item is declared lost, the borrower will be charged the maximum fine, the lost item replacement cost, and a processing fee.
- You may appeal your fines and fees by downloading the Circulation Appeal Form.
| Materials | Fines |
|---|---|
| Books, Compact Discs | 25¢ per day per item |
| DVDs | $1 per day per item |
| Reserve items | $1 per hour Declared lost if overdue for more than 10 hours |
| Recalled items | 50¢ per day per item |
| ILL (Loans) | $1.00 per day in fines for overdue ILL books |
| ISL/ILL (Loans) | $3.00 non pick up of ISL/ILL materials |
| Wahi Pāpaho Items (Laptops, Cameras, ʻUkuleles, etc.) | Fees & Liabilities |
Note: Book fines apply to non-General Collection items, including Hawaiian Collection, READ Collection, and New Books Collection.
Lost/Damaged Materials
| Materials | Default lost charges | Fines and Processing fee | Declared lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 and $10 processing fee | 41 days Books |
| AV Media | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 and $10 processing fee | 11 days AV/media |
| DVD | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 and $10 processing fee | 11 days AV/media |
| Materials: Jewel Case, Black Case, Plastic White carry case | $5 | N/A | 11 days AV/media |
| Faculty’s personal item placed on reserve | $60 or actual cost of replacement copy | Accumulated fines up to $10 | Overdue for more than 10 hours |
| Wahi Pāpaho Items (Laptops, Cameras, ʻUkuleles, etc.) | Fees & Liabilities |
Refunds: No refunds for the $5 materials charge. Refunds for lost charges paid can be refunded if item(s) returned within the year from due date.
Overdue Notices
Please return library materials by the due date. As a courteous reminder, the library will mail an overdue notice. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not mean fines are cancelled.