How much are Library fees (fines)?
Answer
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