Replacement & Late Fees
The libraries will bill borrowers for lost or damaged materials.
Damaged Items
Items returned with damage beyond normal wear and tear but that do not require replacing will incur a flat $10 fine.
Library Bills
Bills from the library are paid to the Office of Student Accounts, and cannot be processed in the libraries.
Main Library Print Materials
Replacement Cost
Main Library print materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $40 plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
We accept in-kind replacement by special arrangement only.
Refund Policy
If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.
Refunds are not available after 30 days.
Contact the Stacks Manager with questions regarding bills for Main Library print materials.
Main Library Reserve Books, Reserve Media, and Media
Replacement Cost
Course reserve materials and audiovisual materials (Blu-Ray, DVD, CD, etc.) are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
We do not accept In-kind replacement of reserve materials.
We accept in-kind replacement of audiovisual materials by special arrangement only.
Refund Policy
If an item is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.
Contact the Reserves and Media Manager with questions regarding bills for Main reserves.
Electronic Equipment
Damaged Electronics
Borrowers may be billed for the cost of repair to damaged electronic equipment. Cost will vary depending on the extent and type of damage.
Laptops, Laptop Chargers, and Laptop Sets Replacement Cost
The replacement cost for laptops is $1,500 plus a $25 billing fee.
Headphones in the Main Library
The replacement cost for headphones is $25.
Other Electronic Equipment (including Phone Chargers, Lamps, and Fans)
Other electronic equipment will be billed for replacement at the daily market price plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of electronic equipment is not accepted.
Refund Policy
If a piece of electronic equipment is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.
Contact the Reserves and Media Manager with questions regarding bills for electronic equipment.
OhioLINK Materials
Replacement Cost
The replacement cost for OhioLINK materials is $75 plus a $50 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of OhioLINK materials may be accepted by special arrangement with the lending library.
Contact the Resource Sharing and Access Services Supervisor with questions regarding bills for OhioLINK materials.
Refund Policy
If an OhioLINK material is returned in good condition, the replacement cost may be refunded, but the billing fee is non-refundable.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Replacement Cost
The replacement cost for ILL materials is determined by the lending library.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of ILL materials may be accepted by special arrangement with the lending library.
Contact the Resource Sharing and Access Services Supervisor with questions regarding bills for ILL materials.
Art Library
Replacement Cost
Art Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $40 plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of Art Library materials is by special arrangement only.
Refund Policy
If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.
Refunds are not available after 30 days.
Contact the Art Library Administrative Assistant with questions regarding bills for Art Library materials.
Conservatory Library
Replacement Cost
Conservatory Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $35 plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of Conservatory Library materials is by special arrangement only.
Refund Policy
If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.
Refunds are not available after 30 days.
Contact the Conservatory Circulation Coordinator with questions regarding bills for Conservatory Library materials.
Science Library
Replacement Cost
Science Library materials are billed at actual cost of replacement plus a $25 billing fee. If no replacement copy is available, borrowers will be charged a flat fee of $65 plus a $25 billing fee.
Replacement Copies
In-kind replacement of Science Library materials is by special arrangement only.
Refund Policy
If an item is returned in good condition within 30 days of the billing date, we will refund the full billed amount.
Refunds are not available after 30 days.
Contact the Science Library Administrative Assistant with questions regarding bills for Science Library materials.