The libraries charge overdue fines to ensure the timely return or renewal of items. The amount and frequency of fine accrual depends on the type of item on loan.
Overdue Policy
Recalled Item Fines
Recalled items have an accelerated fine schedule.
Pay fines and return items
Overdue items will prevent you from checking out items from any UF Library or UBorrow institution.
Fines and Fees by material type: Print and Media Items | iPads | Hourly Loan Circulating Technology | Daily/ Weekly Loan Circulating Technology | Keys
Fines on your account
If you have a question about a charge on your account or believe a mistake has been made, please fill out the request for refund form or contact the appropriate library.
Print and Media Items
| Item Type | Loan Period | Amount per day overdue | First Overdue Charge (non-refundable) | Processing Charge (non-refundable) | Replacement Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Loan (most books found on shelves) | Students and staff: 8 weeks/ Faculty: fixed due date of April 1st or October 1st | $0.25 per day | $5 at 20 days overdue | $35 at 25 days overdue | $65 or $100 depending on which library branch owns the item |
| Daily Short-Term Loan (DVDs,some books, and periodicals) | 1 day - 14 days, depending on the item | $1 per day | $5 at 5 days overdue | $35 at 6 days overdue | Actual cost of replacement for DVDs. $65 or $100 depending on which library owns the item |
| Hourly Short-Term Loan (Reserve items, some periodicals) | 1 hour - 24 hours, depending on the item | $1 per hour | $5 at 5 hours overdue | $35 at 1 day overdue | Actual cost of replacement |
| Recalled Items | 7 days- 3 weeks from the date of recall | $1 per day | $5 at 5 days after recall due date | $35 at 6 days overdue | Actual cost of replacement |
iPads
| Item Type | Loan Period | Amount per day overdue | First Overdue Charge (non-refundable) | Processing Charge (non-refundable) | Replacement Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iPads | 30 days | $10 per day | $100 at 10 days overdue | $35 at 12 days overdue | $429 if damaged/ not returned. $50 for each accessory damaged/not returned |
Hourly Loan Circulating Technology
| Library Branch | Loan period | Amount per hour overdue | First Overdue Charge (non-refundable) | Processing Charge (non-refundable) | Replacement Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Fine Arts Library | 2 hours | $1 per hour | $5 charged at 5 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
| Education Library | 2-4 hours | $1 per hour | $5 charged at 5 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
| Health Science Center Library | 4 hours | $1 per hour | $40 charged at 40 hours overdue | Actual cost of replacement | |
| Library West | 3 hours | $1 per hour | $5 charged at 5 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
| Marston Science Library | 2-4 hours | $1 per hour | $5 charged at 5 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
Daily/Weekly Loan Circulating Technology
| Library Branch | Loan period | Amount per day/ hour overdue | First Overdue Charge (non-refundable) | Processing Charge (non-refundable) | Replacement Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Fine Arts Library | 7 days | $1 per day | $5 charged at 5 days overdue | $35 charged at 6 days overdue | Actual cost of replacement |
| Education Library | 7 days | $1 per day | $5 charged at 5 days overdue | $35 charged at 6 days overdue | Actual cost of replacement |
| Library West | 7 days | $10 per day | $100 charged at 10 days overdue | $35 charged at one day after the first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
| GPS (Map & Imagery Library) | 7 days | $10 per day | $100 charged at 10 days overdue | $35 charged at one day after the first overdue charge | $250 if damaged or not returned |
| Marston Science Library | 3 days (72 hour loan) | $0.25 per hour | $5 charged at 20 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after first overdue charge | Actual cost of replacement |
| Marston Science Library | 7 days | $1 per day | $5 charged at 5 days overdue | $35 charged at 6 days overdue | Actual cost of replacement |
Keys
| Item Type | Loan Period | Amount per hour/day overdue | First Overdue Charge (non-refundable) | Delinquent Overdue charge (non-refundable) | Replacement Fee* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Science Center Library Study Room Keys | 2 -4 hours, depending on room | $10 per hour | $100 charged at 10 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after the first overdue charge | $35 re-keying charge |
| Library West Room Keys (Proctoring booths, One Button Studio, Media Carrels) | Up to 4 hours, depending on room | $20 per hour | $100 charged at 5 hours overdue | $35 charged one day after the first overdue charge | $35 re-keying charge |
* Replacement fee can be refunded if the item is returned before a new copy is ordered.