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Library Late Returns

Book/Audio Visual Materials

  • 3 days before overdue – courtesy notice email to return item(s) in 3 days
  • 7 days overdue – email reminder to return item(s)
  • 21 days overdue – final email reminder to return item(s)
  • 28 days overdue - library account is charged for cost of item replacement up to $75, charges to students will be posted to their school account through CatPAWS
  • Damaged items - items returned in a condition beyond repair will result in the borrower’s library account being charged for cost of item replacement up to $75, charges to students will be posted to their school account through CatPAWS.

Use My Library Account to view due dates and renew items.

It is the responsibility of the patron to:

  1. Know the due dates of borrowed items
  2. Return items on time
  3. Return items in the same condition as they were checked out
Appeals concerning items returned or billed can be made at the Library Services Desk. The results of your appeal will be sent within 5 business days of receipt of the Appeal Form. If at that time you wish to make a further appeal, you may make an appointment by calling (660) 562-1193 or sending an email to olcirc@nwmissouri.edu.

Equipment & Course Reserves

  • At time equipment or reserve item(s) becomes due – email notification to return item(s)
  • 1 day overdue – email reminder to return the item
  • 7 days overdue – second email reminder to return item(s)
  • 21 days overdue – final email reminder to return item(s)
  • 28 days overdue – library account is charged for cost of item replacement up to $75, charges to students will be posted to their school account through CatPAWS
  • Damaged items – items returned in a condition beyond repair will result in the borrower’s library account being charged for cost of item replacement up to $75, charges to students will be posted to their school account through CatPAWS
Appeals concerning items returned or billed can be made at the Library Services Desk. The results of your appeal will be sent within 5 business days of receipt of the Appeal Form. If at that time you wish to make a further appeal, you may make an appointment by calling (660) 562-1193 or sending an email to olcirc@nwmissouri.edu.

Reserves

Due to high demand and limited quantity, replacement charges are applied to library patron accounts two days after due date.

  • 1 day overdue – courtesy notice email to return the item
  • 2 days overdue – charge for replacing items added to library patron account: includes a replacement fee based on the value of the item
  • Damaged items
    • Reserve items returned with repairable damage will be assessed the replacement parts/repair fee only.

MOBIUS

  • 1 day overdue – courtesy notice email to return the item
  • 8 days overdue – second courtesy notice email to return the item
  • 30 days overdue – charge for replacing item(s)
  • Damaged items - the lending library determines fees for repairable damage. Items returned in a condition beyond repair will be charged the cost to replace the item(s).

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