Fines and Fees
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Fines
- The Library charges .20 per day, per book, with a maximum overdue fine of $10 per item (fines for Interlibrary Loan materials differ, see below).
- Library equipment and reserve items have varying late fees that are stated on the equipment checkout form at the time of checkout.
- Please note that Interlibrary Loan books carry a $1 per day, per item late fee, and there is no maximum.
- Long overdue books, and books kept past the last day of the semester, will be considered lost. A processing fee of $10, plus a replacement fee of $68 per item, will be charged in addition to the accumulated late fees.
- Damaged books will incur a $20 fine for items not completely damaged beyond repair (ex. water damage, tear marks)
- Equipment fines vary per device and the cost to replace is the original cost of the equipment. Information regarding checkout limits, fines, and additional information can be found on the library technology page.
- Library fees can be paid to the cashier located on the first floor of the Administration Building, between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Fees may also be paid online through myLSUS. Students should note that all library fees must be paid in order to receive grades; to complete registration for future semesters; to graduate; or to request transcripts.
Damaged or Lost Items
A processing fee of $3, plus a replacement fee of $68 per item, will be charged for a lost book. Late fees for lost books will be calculated based upon the number of days the book is past due when the patron notifies the library that a book has been lost. Books damaged beyond repair will be subject to the same fees as lost books. Fees for lesser damage will be assessed based upon the extent of the damage.
Please note that replacement fees for Interlibrary loan books are determined by the lending library.
If a lost book is found and returned within one year from the date of payment for the book, a refund of the replacement fee will be made to the person who paid for the book. The processing fee and fine are non-refundable.
The cost to replace equipment is the original cost of the equipment.