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Fines and Overdue Materials
- What is the fine rate for overdue items?
- Where is the Fines Desk?
- How do I pay a library fine?
- What methods of payment can I use to pay for fines?
- Can I pay my library fine online or over the telephone?
- Will I received a notice for overdue items?
- What do I do if I lose a book?
- What do I do if I damage a library book?
- Can someone else pay my fine?
- How can I protest a fine?
1. What is the fine rate for overdue items?
The fine rate for regular circulating materials is $.35 per book per day. Special materials have higher fine rates. See Circulation Policies for specifics.
2. Where is the Fines Desk?
The Fines Desk is located on the first floor of Willis Library. It is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
3. How do I pay a library fine?
Fines may be paid in person at the Fines Desk in Willis Library between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, or by mailing a check to the Fines Desk, UNT Libraries, P.O. Box 305190, Denton, Texas 76203. After hours, you may pay be check or money order at the Willis Library Circulation Desk.
4. What methods of payment can I use to pay for fines?
Fines may be paid by cash, check, money order or credit card between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. After hours, you may pay by check or money order at the Willis Library Circulation Desk.
5. Can I pay my library fine online or over the telephone?
No, at this time fines must be paid in person at the Fines Desk or through the mail.
6. Will I received a notice for overdue items?
Courtesy notices are sent by e-mail 3 days before items are due. Overdue notices are sent by e-mail when items are 10 days overdue and by mail when items are 30 days overdue.
7. What do I do if I lose a book?
Contact the Fines Desk at (940) 565-2414 or come to the Fines Desk in person.
8. What do I do if I damage a library book?
Contact the Fines Desk at (940) 565-2414. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may have to pay a rebind fee or, if the damage is extensive, you may have to pay the replacement cost of the item.
10. How can I protest a fine?
Contact the Willis Library Fines Desk at (940) 565-2414, or come in person to the Fines Desk Office.