Fines and Grace Periods
Notices are sent for all items that are checked out from the Libraries to alert patrons to upcoming due dates, and after an item is overdue. Patrons should ensure that Libraries emails are not sent to spam.
| Item/Fine Type | Daily/Hourly Fine | Daily/Hourly Fine Maximum | Grace Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Reserve Books, or Media | None* | N/A | 60 Days |
| Video Games - 1 Week | None* | N/A | 7 days |
| Reserve Material - 4 Hour | $1 per hour | $20 | 1 hour |
| Reserve Material - 1 Day | $1 per day | $20 | 1 day |
| Bound Journals | $1 per day | $20 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 24 hours with daily fines (laptops, iPads, calculators, etc) | $10 per day | $20 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 24 hours without daily fines (laptop chargers, phone chargers, various peripherals, etc) | None** | N/A | N/A |
| Tech Item - 1 week with daily fines (DSLR cameras, point & shoot cameras, video cameras, etc) | $10 per day | $20 | 1 day |
| Tech Item - 1 week without daily fines (USB Drives, various peripherals etc) | None** | N/A | N/A |
| Tech Item - 2 week with daily fines | $10 per day | $20 | 1 day |
The period of time before an item is classified as "lost" and billed to the account is measured in calendar days.
*No daily fines are assessed 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. Learn more about lost items
**No daily fines are assessed for tech lending items considered accessories or peripherals such as chargers, USB drives, etc. When a tech item has been overdue for 3 days, the item is automatically marked “Lost” and an automated bill for the value of the item along with a $10 processing fee is generated.
If the lost item is returned, the bill is reduced to the processing fee and maximum applicable late fee. Learn more about lost items
How to pay library fines
Request a review of library fines
If you believe you have been fined in error, you may request a review of library fines (also known as the Petition/Appeal process).
Refund Policy
The Libraries allows refunds up to 90 days after payment of a fine.
Account Suspensions
NC State University Patrons
When the total fine amount associated with a NC State University patron account reaches $125, the patron’s account will be blocked from checking out materials until the fine(s) have been paid.
Non-NC State Patrons
When any fine amount is assessed to a non-NC State University patron account, the patron’s account will be blocked from checking out materials until the fine(s) have been paid.