How much are Library fees (fines)?Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Views: 414
How much are Library fees (fines)?
Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Views: 414
Fees may be charged depending on what type of Library membership you have, and what type of material it is.
Fees
Type of Library Item | RDP Students | RDP Faculty & Staff | Members of other NEOS Libraries | Community Members |
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Overdue materials from RDP's Main collection, Leisure Reading collection, and Curriculum Collection | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1.00/item/day |
Overdue materials from RDP's Reserve collection | $1.00/item/hour | $1.00/item/hour | n/a | $1.00/item/hour |
Overdue Interlibrary Loan materials | As per the policy of the lending library | As per the policy of the lending library | n/a | n/a |
Overdue materials from NEOS Libraries | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | n/a |
Recalled RDP items | $5.00/item/day | $5.00/item/day | $5.00/item/day | $5.00/item/day |
Recalled NEOS items | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | n/a |
Lost or damaged RDP books | $75.00/item (will consider replacement; contact us) | $75.00/item (will consider replacement; contact us) | $75.00/item (will consider replacement; contact us) | $75.00/item (will consider replacement; contact us) |
Lost or damaged NEOS materials | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | As per the policy of the NEOS Library | n/a |
Lost or damaged RDP equipment | Evaluated on a case-by-case basis; contact us | Evaluated on a case-by-case basis; contact us | Evaluated on a case-by-case basis; contact us | Evaluated on a case-by-case basis; contact us |
Fees for Lost or Damaged Items
Fees for lost or damaged RDP items may be waived if the item is replaced with a new copy, at our discretion. Contact us to discuss options, prior to purchasing a replacement copy.
Appealing a Library Fee
To dispute or appeal a Library fee, contact us.
Links & Files
- About your Library membership: Community, Alumni, High school students, Teachers, RDPL, and TAL members Opens in new window
- About your Library membership: Members of other NEOS Libraries Opens in new window
- About your Library membership: RDP faculty and staff Opens in new window
- About your Library membership: RDP students Opens in new window
- A book I've borrowed has been recalled. What does that mean? Opens in new window
- How do I pay my Library fee? Opens in new window