Lost or Damaged Material
Damaged Materials
Damaged materials must be reported to the Library. A fee may be levied for damaged materials, up to and including the full replacement cost of the materials, to repair or replace the materials. A processing charge per item and any outstanding fines will also be levied for damaged materials.
Lost Materials
Lost materials must be reported to the Library. The borrower is subject to a charge to cover the cost of replacing the material, a processing charge, plus any outstanding fines.
Library materials are assumed lost when the maximum overdue fines have been reached or an equivalent time period has passed, and the materials are not returned. Borrowers failing to return materials are subject to a charge to cover the cost of replacing the material, a processing charge, plus any outstanding fines.
In lieu of the replacement charge, after consultation with library staff, it may be possible to supply an acceptable replacement copy or item. Any processing charges and outstanding fines would remain.
If an item that has been billed for replacement is found and returned, the replacement charge will be removed. The processing charge and any outstanding fines will stand. If the bills associated with the lost item have already been paid when the item is found and returned, the bills will be reassessed. If the reassessment of the bills results in an amount less than previously paid, the borrower will be contacted regarding a refund.