Overdue Materials and Fines

The fine schedule below applies to all library borrowers. 

• Recalled items:
  • $25.00 when overdue and borrowing privileges suspended until paid.
  • $25.00 when thirty days (30) overdue plus replacement and processing costs.
• Reserve items:
  • $3.00 a day when overdue (not to exceed the cost of a new copy).
  • When thirty days (30) overdue replacement and processing costs.
• Books:
  • $10.00 when thirty (30) days overdue plus replacement and processing costs.
• Journals:
  • $10.00 when fourteen (14) days overdue plus replacement and processing costs. Charges for replacement depend on the subject area.
• Music and Media:
  • $10.00 when seven (7) days overdue plus replacement and processing costs.

Overdue charges are non-refundable. Replacement costs will be refunded if an item is later found and returned in good condition.

Fines can be paid during regular business hours at the Hesburgh library circulation desk (cash, check, Domer Dollars, or FOPAL), or at the branch (checks & FOPAL only) where the material was borrowed. Checks should be made payable to Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame.

Failure to receive a notice of any kind does not exempt you from fines.

Questions? Please contact the Hesburgh Library Circulation department circ.1@nd.edu, or your branch library for assistance.