Overdues
- Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy and failure to receive one, for whatever reason, does not remove your responsibility for meeting each due date or paying subsequent fines. View your account regularly through My Account.
- The ASU Library uses e-mail for all library notices. Please refer to the library notices policy page for more information.
- If you believe an item charged to your account has been returned, please fill out the fine dispute form.
- Borrowing privileges are suspended if library fee is more than $25.00. Failure to return library materials and pay overdue fees may result in further collection procedures, including the possibility of action by a Collection Agency.
- For more information about library fees, please call 480-965-3417.
Standard fines and fees for books and CDs
For all ASU students, staff and faculty, as well as community borrowers, the standard fines and fees are:
- $10.00 billing fee plus cost of replacement on the 31st day after the due date.
- The standard replacement fee is $100. The replacement fee is waived if the item is returned undamaged within 6 months of billing.
Recall fines
- Items not returned by midnight on the recall due date are billed a daily $5.00 per item fee; up to a maximum of $25.00.
- Recall late fees are strictly enforced and only the replacement cost is cancelled when the item is returned.
- For additional information, visit the recall policy page.
Other fines and fees
Recalls, videos, Course Resources, and Interlibrary Loan materials do not have a fine free period.
| Type of item | Associated charges |
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| Course Resources |
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| Makerspace Tech Lending items |
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| Videos and DVDs | Check with the owning library. |
| Interlibrary Loan |
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Lost or damaged materials
Lost materials
Materials are billed the cost of replacement.
Damaged materials
- Rebinding fee is $10.00
- Other damages: Cost charges vary
- Replacement fee: Cost of item plus a $15.00 processing fee. $10 late fee charged where applicable.
Cost of replacement
Cost varies by item. The standard replacement fee is $100.
Replacement cost is dropped when item is returned undamaged within 6 months of billing.
Refunds
A full cost of replacement will be refunded if library material is returned in good condition within 6 months of billing.
Paid fees cannot be refunded after 6 months.