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1. What should I do if I have an overdue item?

You have several choices:

• Try renewing the item online or by contacting your library. If you are able to renew it, you will stop more late fees from being added to your account. (But you will still owe late fees for the days between when the book was due and when you renewed it.)


• Contact your library immediately and explain any special circumstances that prevent you from returning the item. Perhaps an extended loan can be arranged.


• Return the item immediately. Then you will only owe late fees for the time between when the item was due and when the item was returned.

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2. What happens if I ignore overdue notices or bills from the library?

If you owe $5 or more in fines, you won't be able to use your library card.

Also, if your account has $25 or more in fines or outstanding materials, you may be referred to a collection agency and be charged a $10 long overdue account fee.

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3. How are overdue notices sent?

First and second notices for items that are overdue are sent by either automated telephone call or by email.

You choose which service you want to use.

Bills for long overdue materials are sent via U.S. Mail.

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4. How often are overdue notices sent?

Overdue notices are sent one week after an item is overdue.

A second notice is sent two weeks after the item is overdue.

A final notice that includes a bill for the item(s) is sent by U.S. mail three weeks after the item is due.

After two months, if you still haven't made payment arrangements, your account may be referred to a collection agency if it has $25 or more in fines, fees or outstanding materials.

A $10 long overdue account fee is also charged to the card holder.

5. What happens if I never receive an overdue notice?

When you signed up for a library card, you agreed to be responsible for all items that are borrowed on that card, and to report any address, email or phone number changes immediately.

Thus, if you do not receive the library’s notices, you are still responsible for any overdue fines for lost or damaged items.