Policies

Fines

Fines will be charged on all overdue books according to the following schedule:

3 Hour Loan	$3.00 per hour or any part thereof per item to a maximum of $100.00 per item
Overnight Loan	$3.00 per hour or any part thereof per item to a maximum of $100.00 per item
Weekend Loan	$3.00 per hour or any part thereof per item to a maximum of $100.00 an item
Stack Books	50 cents per day per item to a maximum of $25.00 per item
Recalled Items	$1.00 per day per item to a maximum of $25.00 per item

Fines are calculated as items become overdue. There is a charge of $25.00 for NSF and returned cheques. Although materials are not due when the libraries are closed, fines accumulate if materials are overdue.

The Circulation system automatically generates a BLOCK on a patron's record for University borrowers owing $25.00 or more in fines and/or accumulating charges on outstanding overdue items and for External borrowers owing $5.00 or more in fines and/or accumulating charges on outstanding overdue items. No material can be borrowed when there is a BLOCK on a borrower's record. In cases of accumulating charges, items must be renewed and/or returned and related fines paid before the BLOCK is removed.

Replacement Costs

A replacement charge will be applied in the following cases:

Item reported lost
Reserve materials not returned within 15 days following the due date
Stack materials not returned within 50 days following the due date
Recalled materials not returned 25 days following the due date
Item returned in a damaged condition

A sum of $60.00 replacement charge plus $15.00 processing charge will be paid to the library. Fines, if applicable, to a maximum of $100.00 per item for Reserve materials and $25.00 per item for non-Reserve materials.

In lieu of the $60.00 replacement charge and after consultation with the library staff it may be possible for the borrower to purchase an acceptable replacement copy. Items returned after the patron has been billed for the replacement are subject to the applicable fine plus the processing charge.

Eating and Drinking

The Library's intent is to provide a clean environment for users and to also preserve the collection of teaching and research materials. Spillage of food or drink can cause irreparable damage to library materials, and food crumbs can encourage harmful insects and rodents. Damaged library materials cannot always be replaced because they are either too costly or in some cases they are no longer available.

The following foods and drinks may be consumed within the library (except in computer labs or close proximity to library equipment):

Beverages from a container with a lid
Chewing gum or small candies

Please be considerate of others and dispose of all waste in the containers provided.

Smoking

Smoking is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in all parts of the Library including the courtyard. The library staff will refuse access to anyone who is smoking.

Noise

Please minimize conversation in front of the Circulation Desk and throughout the Library in the interest of other users.

Cellular Telephones

Cellular phones should be used in emergency situations only. In the interest of other users we ask that the ringers on cellular phones be set at the minimum level when you are in the library, and that you move from quiet study areas to make or complete your calls.

Exit Gates

Users activating the alarm at the Exit Gate are required to go to the Circulation Desk so that their bags and books, etc. can be inspected by library staff.

RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE

The library welcomes recommendations and suggestions for new materials. Please send all recommendations to Louis Mirando, Chief Law Librarian.