Purpose
Library late fines and replacement charges help keep library materials circulating and available to all members of the Portland State University community. The library is based on the idea of shared resources, and fines and replacement charges help ensure that materials are returned and available to others.
The Library seeks to keep borrowers informed of when their books are due through notices but it is each borrower's responsibility to know when items are due and to return them on time. You can check your account on the Library Web site and renew books online.
Fees
| Material | Late Charges |
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| Portland State Library | $.50/day per item
$20 maximum |
| Summit | $.50/day for item
$20 maximum |
| Interlibrary Loan | As assessed by the lending library |
| Recalled items | $.50/day surcharge |
| Course Reserves1 | 1, 2, 4, & 24 hour item:
$1/hour for first hour $.25/hour per hour after first hour late up to 96 hours 2, 3, & 7 day item: $1/day up to $5 NO RETURN ON ITEM IS BILLED AS LOST |
| Housed at Circulation
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2 hour item2:
$1/hour for first hour $.25/hour after first hour late $20 maximum |
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4 hour item3:
$1/hour for first hour $.25/hour after first hour late $20 maximum 7 day item4: $.50/day |
| Lost | $75 for replacement plus non-refundable $35 in processing charges
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1. Charges for reserves items that have been declared LOST are NON-REFUNDABLE. These charges will include the cost of the item, processing, and shipping
2. 2 hour checkouts for items housed at circulation are study room keys, CD-ROMS, floppy disks, headphones, and special loan items
3. 4 hour checkouts for items housed at circulation are VHS/DVD's
4. 7 day checkouts for items housed at circulation are VHS/DVD's
Appealing Charges
Appeals should be made within 30 days of the original billing by the Business Office. Appeals are most commonly granted in the case of demonstrated library error or documented medical issue. You can appeal library charges by submitting a Petition for Waiver of Portland State Library Charges. We will respond to your appeal as soon as we are able to look into the pertinent records. If we need clarification, we may give you a call, so please be sure to include your phone number.
Please do not submit medical documents in support of a claim. Medical records are private, and we don't need to see them. A document from a physician specifically stating that you were unable to return library items on time is generally sufficient.
Please note that the $35 processing fee is non-refundable, and that the Business Office is reponsible for Banner charges.
Reasons generally not considered valid for waiving or reducing library charges include (but are not limited to):
- Lack of knowledge of library policy
- Disagreement with library fine/fee structure
- Inability to pay library fees or charges
- Material loaned to a third party
- Material not reasonably protected from theft
- Non-receipt of an overdue notice does not exempt you from late fees or charges. Borrowers are informed of due dates when items are borrowed. Notices of overdue materials are sent as a courtesy reminder. It is your responsibility to ensure your current email address is in your Portland State Library record.
- Returning items to library other than PSU library
- Being out of town
- Forgetting the due date
- Term breaks, leaves, vacations, exams
| Questions? Contact Circulation | |
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| Phone: 503.725.4424
Email: circ@lists.pdx.edu Location: Circulation Counter, 1st Floor Millar Library Hours: Current Hours |
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