All library fines may be paid at the Dimond Library Circulation Desk. If you received a bill containing library fines and have a question, please contact our Billing Supervisor at (603) 862-3887.
You can appeal a library fine by filling out a fine appeal form and returning the form to the address indicated.
Books, CDs and Audiobooks
- Overdue fines: $5 per item more than 10 days overdue that have not been recalled
- Recall fines: $10 per item not returned by the adjusted recall due date sent by email or mail. There is no grace period for recalled items. See more about recalling items.
- Presumed lost clerical fees: $20 per item overdue to the point it is presumed lost
Replacement costs
- Replacement costs: standard replacement is $75.00 for materials in Dimond Library; the actual cost may vary to reflect the actual replacement cost
- Damage fees: books returned damaged in any way (ink, pencil, water damage, pets, etc.) are subject to a minimum fine of $5 per book at the discretion of the Billing Supervisor.
Course Reserves
- Overdue fines: $1/hour for most items, up to a maximum of $50
There is an additional posting fee of $5 as well as a replacement charge if an item is not returned before charges are posted to the University Business Office.
Laptops
- Overdue fines: $5/hour
- $5 charge if the laptop cord is returned broken
- Replacement and damage fees: Replacement charges for any broken or missing components, including the laptop, cords, or accompanying devices.
Multimedia
- Overdue DVDs, CDs, and Audiobooks: $5/item
- Overdue headphones: $.50/hour
- Overdue reserves: $1/hour, up to a maximum of $50
- Overdue Parker Media Lab equipment: $5/hour per item, up to a maximum of $50
- Replacement costs: Vary to reflect the actual replacement cost of the item. A minimum of $5 is charged for any lost or damaged item.
- Presumed lost clerical fees: $20 per item overdue to the point it is presumed lost
Periodicals
- Overdue fines: $5 per item
- Replacement costs: Vary to reflect the actual replacement and binding cost of the item and a clerical fee of $20. Items two weeks overdue are billed for replacement.