Fines and Fees

Fines and Fees

Note: We are evaluating our fines and fees policies. The information below is correct as of December 2024. Please contact askcirc@uconn.edu if you have any questions or concerns. 

Long Overdue (“lost”) Library Collection Materials

Materials from the general circulating collections that are long overdue (more than 34 days) are considered lost and accrue a $95 replacement cost per item, along with a $15 non-refundable late return fee per item.  Leisure Reading materials accrue a $30 replacement fee. Replacement fees also apply if the item is returned in unusably damaged condition. The $95 replacement cost for materials is refundable if the item is returned within one year of the billing date and is in good working condition.

Please note: Replacement fees cannot be refunded for materials borrowed from Interlibrary Loan.

Overdue Recalled Materials

Recalled items may have a shortened loan period. Overdue recalled items incur a $5 per day fine, up to a maximum of $50.  Most items from the general circulating collections are recallable by another borrower.  If you receive a recall notice via email, the item must be returned by the new date specified in the notice. 

Overdue Fines for Technology/Equipment 

Technology items (e.g. laptops, cameras, calculators, cables) and other equipment (e.g. dry erase kits, locker keys) that check out for less than a day are fined $1 per hour overdue; those that check out for more than a day are charged $1 per day overdue. The maximum overdue fine for technology and equipment items is $15.

Equipment Replacement Costs

Long overdue (more than 34 days) equipment is considered lost and billed at replacement cost, ranging from $30 for charging cables to $1,500 for laptops. Failure to return equipment on time can result in the suspension of borrowing privileges.

Overdue Fines for Reserves

Reserve items, whether print or non-print, that check out for less than a day are fined $1 per hour overdue. Reserve items that check out for more than a day are charged $1 per day overdue. The maximum overdue fine for reserve items is $15.

Fine Appeal Process

Use the Fine Appeal Form to question any fines or fees and have them investigated. State the reasons, including any extenuating circumstances if applicable, that prevented you from returning materials on time. The information you provide will help us reach a decision that is equitable and fair to you and other users of the library collection.  

Access & Visitor Services staff will review the appeal, and you will be notified via email as to the decision. Incomplete information will suspend the processing so please fill out the form completely.

You may mail, email, or hand-deliver the completed form. See the form for delivery information.

Payment of Charges

For students, bills for library charges are issued by and paid at the University Bursar’s Office (Wilbur Cross Building, Unit 4100, 860-486-4830. Payments may be made in person during regular business hours or by mail. Checks are payable to the University of Connecticut Bursar.

For faculty, staff, and community borrowers, bills are issued by the Accounts Receivable Office located in the Wilbur Cross Building, Unit 4100, 860-486-5995 and either paid at the cash operations window or by sending a check to the following address:

University of Connecticut
Office of the Bursar
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4231
Storrs, CT  06269-4231

No payments are accepted at the library. Charges for current students appear on the next semester’s fee bill.

Charges must be paid in full before student registration is permitted and official transcripts can be issued.

For questions about charges, please contact the circulation desk at your home campus library:

For inquiries via e-mail, please contact askcirc@uconn.edu