Subject: Lost or Damaged Materials Supercedes: 02/09/09
Category: Financial Policy Last Updated: 11/09/09

I. POLICY

Patrons will be required to pay for materials that are lost while checked out to them.   If the patron finds the materials and they are in good condition, reimbursement may be made for a period of 90 days from the date of payment.  A minimal fee will be charged for mending or repairing library materials that are returned “not in library condition.”

II. APPLICABILITY

Library patrons who have lost or damaged materials that have been checked out to them.

III. OBJECTIVE

To provide an equitable method for replacing lost and damaged materials.

IV. PROCEDURES

IV. EXCEPTIONS