Overdue Policies (Education Library)

Please note that, effective January 1, 2009, there is a change in policy on patrons returning Billed items. (Change is in boldface type below.)

If you are affilitated with Indiana University overdue notices are sent to your e-mail account.  A courtesy notice will be sent a week before books are due.

Notices for overdue books are sent when a book is seven days over due and again when the book is 30 days overdue. If a notice is received and the item has been returned, please call the Education Library Circulation Coordinator at (812) 856-8597.

*There is a $25.00 maximum fine.

Bills for Unreturned Material

On normal loans, the borrower is billed for non-return when the item becomes 50 days overdue.  Non-return charges break down as follows:

•          Billing fee - $5.00
•          Database adjustment fee - $20
•          Unreturned item fee - $50 (can vary with items of greater or lesser value)
•          Overdue fine - $12.50

In most cases, bills are adjusted to the billing fee and overdue fine ($17.50) when billed material is returned within one calendar year of the date of billing. Billing intervals and rates vary for recalls and special loans. Bills and fines amounts are transferred to the Bursar's Office for collection. Borrowers with excessive overdue material, large outstanding bill/fine balances, or who show contempt for Library policies may be blocked from further use of the Libraries or may face legal action.