Circulation: Overdue, Lost and Damaged Materials
Library patrons are responsible for renewing or returning all material by the due date stamped in each item. Notices are mailed as a courtesy. Facts to remember about overdue material:
- Fines are assessed for overdue books at 10 cents per day, per item, with a maximum charge of $10.00 per item.
- Fines for overdue Curriculum and Media Collection materials are assessed separately.
- Fines can either be paid by cash, check, or Hoot Loot debit card.
- Fines for overnight reserve material returned late will be assessed at $2.00 per day.
- Patrons may be restricted from checking out library material when their fines exceed $5.00.
- Overdue notices will be sent to the library patron’s e-mail address. Please notify the library of any address or e-mail change. You can update your e-mail information by logging into your library record at: https://www.consuls.org/patroninfo
- The library patron is responsible for overdue material, even if a friend has the item or the friend returns the item late.
- A lost or damaged item will be charged to the borrower. The cost of the material, plus a $20.00 processing fee, will be charged. If the book is found within 6 months, you will receive a refund for the book’s cost minus the processing fee. Allow 8-10 weeks for the refund.
- Library patrons can renew books online in the CONSULS library catalog or by calling the circulation desk at (203) 392-5756. Make sure that the system has renewed your material.
Destruction of Library Materials
Any person who damages any library material may be subject to loss of library privileges and may be referred for disciplinary action.
