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Students and Staff are charged fines for overdue materials. Books become "LOST" 21 days after the due date. The Lost date for other materials varies on the item. All materials that become Lost have a $6.00 non-refundable processing fee. All borrowers are responsible for any lost or damaged items charged to their card. Library cards are non-transferable. Students should clear any Library or Learning Resource obligations as failure to do so can interfere with registration, graduation, and transcripts. Faculty are not charged fines, but are charged for materials that become Lost.

The U/C Library disclaims all responsibility for any reported damage sustained by patron's equipment attributed to the use of audiovisual or computer materials checked out from the Library or LRC. 

Overdue fines:

• Laptops, Equipment, Study Rooms:    $ 5.00 per hour 
• Library Items:    $ .10 per day
• LRC items:    $.25 per day
• Nursing Models:    $5.00 per day
• Reserve Materials--Hourly Item:    $.25 per hour
• Reserve Materials--Daily Item:    $.25 per day

Charges for lost or damaged materials: 
Note: Items become Lost 21 days after last due date.

• Books:    $66.35*
• DVD/Video:    $91.00*
• Group Study Room Key:    $81.00*
• Interlibrary Loan Items:    Replacement Cost*
• Laptop/Equipment:    Replacement Cost*
• Open College items:    $26.00*
• Other Lost items:    Replacement Cost*

Rebinding:

• Book:    $23.80*
• Periodical:   $28.40*

Damages:

• Barcode, cover, highlighting, label, writing, stains:    $16.00 min. *
• Other Damges to Item:    Charge determined by level of damage*

The U/C Library does not accept credit, debit or check cards, or any bills higher than $20.00. Most fines under $20 can be paid at the Library. No payments accepted one hour before closing. Obligation payments posted in CID must be made at the BC’s Cashier’s Office or online. No refunds after one year of date due. All fines are set by Broward College.

Students will be subject to having their library, college financial accounts and registration blocked until the lost item is returned and the fees are paid. Faculty, staff, students with outstanding lost materials fees, including fines of $20.00 or more, will lose their library and ILL privileges until the fees are paid.