Fine Policy
- Fine Structure
- Charges for Lost/Damaged Material
- Schedule of Notices
- Faculty/Staff
- Questions/Comments
Fine Structure
Circulating library resources are assigned due dates. Your online library account will accurately reflect these due dates. It is your responsibility to adhere to all due dates and recalls. If extensions are required, renewals can be processed via your online library account or can be requested in-person by visiting the Circulation desk or calling (607) 753-2526/7. There are no extensions on recalls.
Once fines accrue, borrowing privileges are suspended until all fines are paid. SUNY Cortland students will be placed on the Stop List when fines reach a total of $10.00 or more and/or any books have not been returned. Stop List prevents students from registering for courses, recieving diplomas, or requesting transcripts.
Overdue and recalled items are subject to the following fine structure:
Books, Current Interest, TMC Materials, Recreational Reading
(21 day loan with 2 renewals, unless recalled)
- 25¢ per day, per item $5 maximum charge per item.
Laptops
(3 hour loan with 1 renewal)
- $5.00 per hour. $25 Maximum charge
Videos (non-reserved items)
(Students: In-house, 3-hour use only; Faculty: 21 day loan)
- $1 an hour, per item. $10 maximum charge per item.
Reserve
(2 hour/2-day loan)
- $1 an hour per item. $10 maximum charge per item. Unauthorized overnight use, $5 plus hourly fine.
Cameras and Accessories
(7 day loan and NO RENEWALS)
- $5.00 per day, per item to a maximum of $25.00 per item.
Audio cassette players, equipment for visually handicapped, portable readers or players
(7 day loan)
- $1 per day. $10 maximum per item.
Recall charges for all users
- $1 per item per day. $25 maximum per item.
Charges for Lost/Damaged Materials
Books
- Replacement costs are determined by the Circulation staff (607-753-2526/7) with some consultation from the Collection Development Coordinator and subject bibliographers as needed:
- Sherry Ellis, Circulation Supervisor, sherry.ellis@cortland.edu
- Debra Powers, Circulation/Reserves Assistant , debra.powers@cortland.edu
- Linda Davenport, Circulation Assistant, linda.davenport@cortland.edu
- Replacements are subject to a non-refundable processing fee of $15 per item.
- If a book is found and returned in usable condition within one year of the date paid, the user will only be reimbursed for the cost of the book.
Videos
- Replacement cost (or $75 if not in print) plus non-refundable processing fee of $25 per item.
Kits
- Replacement cost (or $75 if out of print) plus non-refundable processing fee of $25 per item
Equipment (Lost)
- Replacement cost plus non-refundable processing fee of $25 per item.
Equipment (Damaged)
- Cost of replacing damaged part(s) plus non-refundable processing fee of $25 per item
Carrel Room Key
- Replacement fee: $10
Schedule of notices to SUNY Cortland Faculty/Students/Staff and Community Borrowers:
- 1st notice -- courtesy reminder notice sent three days prior to due date
- 2nd notice -- day after book due
- 3rd notice -- 7 days after 1st notice
- 4th Notice/BILL -- 7 days after 3rd notice; this is a BILL for replacement costs
Faculty/staff are not currently charged overdue fines, but are responsible for replacement costs of lost or damaged materials.
Questions/Comments
Questions/Comments should be referred to Sherry Ellis, Circulation Supervisor, (607-753-2526/7 or email: sherry.ellis@cortland.edu) or Anita Kuiken, Public Services Librarian, (607-753-4983 / e-mail: anita.kuiken@cortland.edu).