Fines and Appeals

Overdue Fines

Type of Item Fine Amount

Regular items 

$0.25 per day, $15 maximum fine 

4-day loan periods (DVDs, videos, and other media) 

$1.20 per day, $30 maximum fine 

Headphones 

$0.02 per minute, $30 maximum fine 

2-hour, 3-hour, and 24-hour Reserve items 

$0.02 per minute, $30 maximum fine 

3-day and 7-day Reserve items 

$1.20 per day, $30 maximum fine 

Laptop Computers 

$15.00 per day, $60 maximum fine 

Additional fine on overdue items recalled by another library user 

$2 per day, to all users, including faculty 

Overdue fine for Interlibrary Loan materials 

$1 per day, maximum $25, to all users, including faculty 

Lost Library Materials Fees

When an item is 30 days overdue, we’ll assign a status of "Lost" and bill you for the replacement of that item, plus all associated charges, which include: 

  • Maximum overdue fine (varies from $15-$60 depending on the material). 

  • Replacement cost of item (varies). 

  • $35 processing fee. 

If Lost Library Materials Are Returned

If the materials are returned within one year of billing and are in good condition, users are credited for the replacement cost and the processing fee. Users are still responsible for paying the remaining overdue fines. 

If Library Materials Are Lost Before They Are Due

If you know you have lost an item please fill out a Report of Lost Book form at the Service Desk at Central Library, the West Campus Library (formerly AFA), or the Science and Engineering Library.  You will be charged as follows: 

  • Replacement cost of item (varies). 

  • $35 processing fee. 

Damaged Library Materials Fees

  • Materials that are returned damaged but salvageable, as determined by the Libraries' Preservationist, will generate a charge to the patron of $10 for mending/rebinding. 

  • Materials that are returned damaged and not salvageable, as determined by the Libraries' Preservationist, will be treated as "Claimed Lost" material and will be billed the replacement cost of the item and the $35 processing fee, plus any late fees, if applicable. 

Paying Fines and Fees

Fines and fees are billed to your account with the Division of Business Affairs. Payments are made at the Office of Student Accounts on the first floor of University Administration Building. 

If you believe you have received a fine or fee erroneously, there is a Library Appeals Panel (PDF) for you to dispute fines or fees that have been charged to you. 

Abuse of Library Privileges

UTA Libraries may suspend library privileges and block the account of any user for the following reasons: 

  • Failing to adhere to library policies
  • Stealing or defacing library materials
  • Failing to pay library fines

Failure to return materials and pay overdue fees may result in further collection procedures by the UTA Business Office. 

For more information, contact:

User Success & Services

Additional Information

  • A receipt for returning your library materials is available upon request. Tell us you would like a receipt before we check in your materials. 

  • You are responsible for all library materials checked out to your UTA ID number. 

  • The Libraries may block you from checking out additional materials if you have overdue or lost items or other financial obligations to the Libraries or to UTA, or if you have failed to give us a correct mailing address. 

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