Library Fines & Charges

Fines are $4 when overdue. If items are not returned, they will be billed as lost which includes the cost of replacement and a processing fee. However, if returned soon after being billed, only the $4 fine is due. Charges for non-returned items are as listed in BIP or $25 plus a $10 Processing Fee.

Vincennes University students and users who owe fines and/or have not returned items will not be able to borrow items, including reserves, from the library until fines are paid and/or items are returned to the library. In effect, library privileges are revoked to users with overdue items and fines.

If a patron returns an item after having paid "non-return charges," only the replacement fee will be refunded. The processing fee will be retained by the library for previous costs of record keeping. After a period of one year, none of the charges will be refunded. Patrons are charged for damaged items as determined by the Library Director.

A $5 fine is charged to students who set off the security system with items not checked-out, pages torn out of items, etc.

Payment of Fines & Fees

All library bills are to be paid in the library at the Circulation Desk. If in a rare instance a staff member is not present, library patrons may be asked to come back at a later time.

Materials Not Loaned Out

Reference books, newspapers, and the current issue of magazines may not be taken from the library. A photocopier is available near the Circulation Desk. Copies cost $.10 per page. Videotapes are available for use in the library only. Faculty and staff may check these items out for one week.