Fines and fees are assessed for certain overdue, lost or damaged library materials. Fines are assessed on a daily basis with a maximum fine based on the type of overdue material. Overdue fines are not charged on Sunday or on days the library is closed. Lost items are billed to the patron's account at 21 days overdue.
Fines for Overdue MCDL Materials
Fines will be accrued on special collections items including Adventure Passes, Mobile Hotspots and Tools & Tech items. Fines on these items are $5.00 a day with a maximum of $35.00.
Fees for Lost or Damaged MCDL Materials
Replacement fees for MCDL materials: Borrower pays database price shown for item. If database shows no price, borrower pays:
| Item | Price per item |
|---|---|
| Adventure Passes | $100.00 |
| AV-booklet, case or container | $2.00 |
| Audio book - per CD | $8.00 |
| OCLC Interloans | $25.00 |
| Mobile Hotspots | $40.00 |
| Discovery Packs/ Bookpacks/ Grief Kits | $5.00 per item |
| Launchpad charging set (cord & adapter) | $12.00 ($6.00 per piece) |
| Playaway View charging cord | $10.00 |
| DVDs/Blu-Rays from multi-disc sets | $8.00 per disc |
The default price for all lost or damaged OCLC Interloans is $25.00. When the bill for the actual cost of the item is received, the price will be adjusted accordingly on the patron's record.
AV material will not be discharged from the patron's account until all inventoried items in the set are returned or billed as lost/damaged. Payment for lost MCDL items is not refundable. (effective 11/01/2019)
CLEVNET fees may vary and may include processing fees charged by the owning library in the event of loss or damage. MCDL cannot refund payment for a lost item from any other CLEVNET library. Staff will refer the patron to the owning library regarding their refund policy.
BANKRUPTCY
The filing of a bankruptcy case automatically suspends collection and other actions against the debtor's property. An attempt to collect a debt or take other action in violation of the Bankruptcy Code may result in penalties.
Policy No: PUB-06
Title: Fines and Fees
Board Approval Date: 07-16-2018
Staff Reviewed Date: 05-01-2025
Revised Date: 07-18-2022
Effective Date: 07-18-2022