[LIBRARYDIR] Overdue fees?

[Jeanne Leader]

We charge fees for late reserve returns, late netbook returns and  a
processing fee on lost/non returned materials. We do not charge a fee on
materials returned to the library.

Jeanne

Jeanne Leader
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On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 3:54 PM, Fuhrman, Tim <timf at bigbend.edu> wrote:

> Need your help!
>
> I’d like to institute a ($5?) fee per item for overdue library materials
> and equipment that have reached the Fines and Fees level (4 weeks overdue)
> but are returned before they hit the two month mark and are sent to
> collection.
>
> Currently at the Fines and Fees level they get notice listing a processing
> fee of $10 and an item replacement fee, but once the item is returned we
> waive those.  As part of the process we spend time making sure the item is
> not on the shelf, blocking and unblocking their grades registration, etc.,
> sending out notices, making “final warning” phone calls etc.
>
> We would not waive this fee on return of the items so this would put some
> teeth into encouraging students to be responsible and return or renew
> overdue items on time.  They currently get three weekly notices before they
> get to the Fines and Fees stage so they’ve had plenty of warning.
>
> Does your library charge an overdue fee even if the items are returned?
>
> Please respond directly to me: timf at bigbend.edu
>
> I’ll share what I find out if anyone is interested.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
>
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