What are the Library fines?
Although we do not charge daily late fees on the majority of University of Bath library materials, you will be charged a fine if material we borrow for you from another Library through the Inter-Library Loans service is returned late.
Late fees are also charged for the late return of Reference Only items as detailed below.
You will be asked to pay a replacement charge if you lose a library book or your library card.
A block will go onto your account if the total charges on your account reach £10 or more. Blocked borrowers cannot borrow more items and the automatic renewal of any other loans will stop. This may lead to further charges so please contact the Library promptly for advice.
| Chargeable item | Fine/Fee |
|---|---|
| Inter-Library Loans | 80p for each day after due date |
| Reference/Library Use Only items (e.g. Theses, Calculators) | 40p for each day after due date |
| Lost loan items | £40 standard charge (or option to provide replacement copy) |
| Lost Library card | £5 to replace a lost card |
The library fines system is in place to encourage circulation of books required by other readers. The charges are decided by the University Librarian who consults with staff and student representatives.
Items should be returned to the Library as soon as possible when they are due. Extremely overdue items will be recorded as Lost by the Library.
If you have lost or damaged a library book, please let Library staff know as soon as possible to get further advice. The standard replacement charge is £40. However, borrowers may provide a new or good quality second-hand replacement instead.
You can pay library fines:
- in person at the Library's Reader Services desk during staffed hours
- online by logging your into your Borrower account