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
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.

  • Last Updated May 14, 2025
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