Below, you will find a summary of the fines and fees associated with each item type. The High/Low item type is determined by the calculated replacement cost of the item. More details about replacement costs.
| Item/Fine Type | Daily/Hourly Fine | Daily/Hourly Fine Maximum | Grace Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Reserve Book | None* | N/A | 60 Days |
| Reserve Material - 2 Hour | $1 per hour | $25 | 1 hour |
| Reserve Material - 1 Day and 3 Day | $1 per day | $25 | 1 day |
| Recalled Reserve Material | $3 per day | $50 | 10 days from initial notice |
| Tech Item - 4 Hour High - Laptops, iPads, calculators, etc. |
$10 per hour | $40 | 1 hour |
| Tech Item - 4 Hour Low - Laptop chargers, various peripherals, USB Drives, etc. |
$1 per hour | $25 | 1 hour |
| Tech Item - 3 Day High - Projectors, Kindle fires, etc. |
$3 per day | $25 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 3 Day Low - Various peripherals |
$1 per day | $25 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 1 Week High - Digital cameras, Kindles, video cameras, etc. |
$10 per day | $40 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 1 Week Low - Various peripherals |
$1 per day | $25 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 2 Week - Automobile GPS, Handheld GPS, etc. |
$10 per hour | $40 | 1 day |
*No daily fines are administered for non-reserve books; when a book has been overdue for 60 days, the book is automatically marked "Lost" and an automated bill in the amount of $125 is generated. The bill reflects a $100 replacement cost as well as a $25 processing fee. More information on “Lost” items.
Appeals
If you believe you have been fined in error, you may appeal the fine(s).
Account Suspensions
NCSU Patrons
When the total fine amount associated with a NCSU patron account reaches $125, the patron’s account will be blocked from checking out materials until the fine(s) have been paid.
Non-NCSU Patrons
When any fine amount is administered to a non-NCSU patron account, the patron’s account will be blocked from checking out materials until the fine(s) have been paid.
