Library Fines/Fees
- Where to Pay
- Overdue Fines (for items in the General Stacks Collection) Are $.25 per day, per overdue item.
- Recall Fines Are $1.00 per day, per overdue item.
- Lost Item Replacement/Processing Fees Are $60.00 for replacement, $15.00 for processing each lost item.
- Damaged Item Fees Are determined by Library Preservation Staff.
Where to Pay
All library fines must be paid at the Service Charges counter, located in the Library, 1st floor, East Wing. Patrons wishing to pay through the mail should send a check to:
UWM Libraries
Main Circulation Desk - library fines
P.O. Box 604
Milwaukee, WI 53201Any questions concerning payments should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410 or at libcirc@uwm.edu.
Overdue Fines
Fines charged are $.25/day for each overdue item. Overdue fines begin the day after the items are due. There is, however, a three day grace period. If the late books are returned within this time, there will be no late charges. On the fourth day, a full dollar will be charged, and $.25 each day after that. As a courtesy only, overdue notices are sent out on the first day after the items are due, and again a week later. Failure to receive an overdue notice is not cause for forgiving an overdue fine. All questions concerning library fines at the UWM Libraries should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410.
Recall Fines
Recall fines accrue at a rate of $1.00 per day per late item. Any UWM student or Faculty/Staff Member can recall an item from another library user. Friends of the Golda Meir Library also share this privilege. Recall notices are sent out the day after a recall is placed, and recall overdue notices are sent out the day after a recalled item is due back. Please note that overdue items which are recalled will automatically begin accruing fines of $1.00 per day per item from the date on which the item became overdue. Questions about recall fines should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410.
Lost Item Replacement/Processing Fees
When an item is overdue for 60 days, it is automatically declared lost. A flat $60.00 replacement fee, as well as a $15.00 lost item processing fee is assessed for each lost item. This fee represents costs to the UWM Libraries for the purchase price of a replacement copy of the book, as well as time spent adding the book to our collection. The option of bringing in a replacement copy instead of paying the $60.00 replacement fee may be available in many instances. The processing fee will still apply in these cases, though. Questions about lost items fees should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410.
Damaged Item Fees
Items returned to the library damaged are sent to be reviewed by UWM Library Preservation Staff. Fees may range from a $15.00 rebinding fee to a $75.00 replacement fee if the book is declared a total loss. This may include a charge for staff time and/or repair materials. In most instances, the option to replace a destroyed book with a personal copy, or one purchased from a book store may be available. Any questions about damaged item fees should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410.