Baruch College Policies Index
Library Policies
Library Fines and Fees
Overdue fines for books and reserve materials
| Library Item | Library Overdue fine |
|---|---|
| Regular Loan Materials | $0.10 per day to a maximum of $20.00 per item |
| Recalled Items | $1.00 per day to a maximum of $50.00 per item |
| Overdue Recalled Items | If a recalled item is overdue on both the original and the recall due dates, both charges($.10 per day, and $1.00 per day) will apply |
| Reserve Materials | $0.02 (two cents) per minute up to the cost of the item |
| Newspapers | $1 per day |
| Group Study Room Keys | $0.02 (two cents) per minute |
| Study Carrel Keys | $5 per day |
Overdue fines for laptops and other equipment
| Library Item | Library Overdue fine |
|---|---|
| 3-hour Laptops and iPads | $0.25 per minute, up to $25 per day |
| One-Day and 72-hour Laptops | $25 per day |
| Calculators: Financial, TI-89, Scientific TI-30 | $5 per day up to the cost of the item |
| Calculators: Basic | $1 per day up to $5 |
| Headphones | $1 per day up to $5 |
| Cameras and Camcorders | $25 per day |
| Clickers | $5 per day up to $35 |
| Kindles | $5 per day |
Lost or damaged items
If an item is lost, the charges include replacement cost ($50 if out of print), plus a $10 processing fee and any overdue fines.
Patrons are responsible for items they have checked out, and will be fined for lost materials. When books have been damaged beyond repair or are known to be irretrievably lost, patrons can provide a replacement copy of the item in excellent condition in lieu of paying the replacement cost. The copy should be the exact edition or newer. Please contact the Circulation Department for more information. Used copies are not acceptable replacements. Hardcover books are preferred, but paperbacks are acceptable.
There is no overall maximum for fines. All overdue charges are per calendar day and per item
Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. One overdue book or a total of $5.00 or more in unpaid charges will block library privileges. Students who do not clear their records will not receive their grades, transcripts, or diploma, and will not be able to register or to graduate.
