If you’re concerned about your library account, reach out to us and we will work with you to resolve the issue.
Fine Rates
The following table includes the most common types of charges for lost or overdue reserve and technology loans. For items that are significantly overdue, they are considered lost, and you’ll be charged a replacement fee.
| If an overdue item is… | the late fee rate is: | but after… | you’ll owe a maximum fee of: |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | waived if returned, with the exception of recalled items | 30 days | up to $150.00 |
| Recalled item | $1.00 / day | 20 days | up to $150.00 |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) & EZBorrow | no daily fines | 20 days | Set by lending library. Please contact lib-ill@nyu.edu for questions about overdue ILL and EZBorrow materials. |
| Course Reserve item | $2.50 / hour | 1 day | up to $150.00 |
| Laptops (and peripherals) | *see Laptop Loan Terms & Fines | ||
| Damaged material | depends on severity of damage | N/A | up to $150.00 |
Fine Policies
You can check due dates and renew most items from your library account online. Please reach out to the Circulation & Reserves Desk if you are concerned about your account.
We send frequent reminders about due dates and overdue items. Reminders are emailed to your school email address (i.e., your nyu.edu or newschool.edu address). For other borrowers, reminders are emailed to the address you provided when you received your card. In all cases, you are responsible for returning items by the due date regardless of whether the notices were received.
If you do happen to accrue fines, please keep in mind your borrowing privileges will be blocked upon accrual of $5.00 in unpaid fines and fees. If you have lost items, or fines and fees in excess of $100.00, you will be blocked from registering for classes or getting your transcript.
How We Determine Fines/Fees
We charge the amount it will cost the Libraries to re-buy the item from our vendor, capped at $150 (except for computer hardware, serials, scores, and media materials). If our vendor cannot make a replacement available, we charge a standard fee of $100.
Please return the item if you can, and the lost material fee will be completely waived. We would rather have the item back than charge you a fee!
How to Pay Fines
Payments can be made over the phone by calling (212) 998-2530, at the Circulation desk during service hours or by making a consultation appointment You can see your charges in more detail in your library account page
Appealing Fines
Bobst Library
You may appeal a fine online for any item checked out at Bobst Library. Please note, we do not guarantee the waiver of any fines.
Dibner Library
To appeal a fine for any item checked out at Dibner Library, contact the staff at dibner.access@nyu.edu. If emailing from a personal email, include your NetID or N-Number.