Items returned to remote book depositories are considered to be returned on the last date emptied. All patrons are financially responsible for lost or damaged materials. Materials cannot be purchased from the library. Regardless of whether replacement or payment has been made for an item, it remains the property of the university. Any person who has falsely claimed to have lost materials simply to retain possession can be charged for illegally possessing state property.
Patrons receive three overdue notices.
All patrons with materials which are thirty days overdue receive a final bill for the replacement cost plus a processing fee and any accrued fines. Borrowing privileges are blocked until the debt is satisfied. The Libraries' reserve the right to order a similar piece in the subject area as a replacement. After a one year period, no refunds are issued. When the material is out of print, the average cost will be used for that subject area or call number.