Answered By: Laura Galas
Last Updated: Jan 20, 2024     Views: 3714

Q: What are the charges for overdue materials?
Answered by: Laura Galas

Fines vary depending on the type of item you've checked out.

Item Fine
Recalled Item $2 per day ($25 max)
3 day reserve   $2 per day ($25 max)
24hr reserve  $3 per hour ($25 max)
2hr Closed reserve  0.05 cents per min ($25 max)
Interlibrary Loan 0.50 cents per day ($15 max)
DVDs        0.50 cents per day ($15 max)
Bass Media Equipment  

 $2-20 per day (Fines listed by item type)

30 Days Overdue* $130

*Items from Yale Library that are overdue will not accrue fines until they are 30 days overdue, resulting in a $130 fine. The $130 charge will be refunded in full upon return of the item.

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