USC Libraries Policies on Access and Borrowing Privileges

The library user is responsible for full payment of fines assessed on their account. There are three basic categories of fines: those for standard circulating materials, those for short-term loans, and those for equipment. All fines are charged per item. Materials and equipment receive a short-term loan status when in high demand and are subject to higher fines.

General Circulating Materials:

• 2-week, 4-week, Semester and Recalled items: 30 day grace period after due date. On the 31st day after due date fees of $150 per item are assessed.

Short Loan/Reserves/Equipment/Media:

• 3-hour loan ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• 1-day, 3-day, 7-day ($5.00 per day) $50 max
• Leavey Library laptops and accessories (keyboard, mice, charger, case):
  • All items due at Leavey library closing time on the following day after checkout.
  • Late fine for each item is $5.00 per day for a maximum of $50.00 for each item.
  • Lost, damaged, or long overdue laptop, charger, and case are charged a replacement fee of $1200 + $100 processing fee.
  • Replacement fee for keyboard and mice is $10.00 per item.
  • There are no renewals on Leavey laptops and accessories.

Reference Materials:

• 2-hour (lib-use) ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• No-Loan ($1.00 per hour) $50 max
• End-of-day ($5.00 per hour) $50 max
• End of Day (Special Collections, determined by the department)

Library fines may be paid online.

Additionally, Leavey Library accepts USCard, Visa, or MasterCard, payments.

Fines may be paid at any service desk by check or money order.

If fees for lost or damaged materials are not paid at the home library for those items, the holding library must first authorize the bill amount before payment can be accepted.

There are no refunds or credits.