Reserve Fines/Fees

Where to Pay

All library fines must be paid at the Main Circulation Desk, located in the Library, 1st floor, West 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 53201

Any questions concerning payments should be directed to Library Service Charges, at (414) 229-5410 or e-mail us at libfees@uwm.edu

Overdue Fines

2-Hour Reserve Items:

Fines charged are $.50/hour for each overdue 2-hour item. 2-hour Reserve items that are not returned within 24 hours will be declared LOST and a $15.00 "Lost Processing Fee" will be assessed in addition to a $60.00 "Replacement Fee." If the item is returned, the $60.00 "Replacement Fee" will be waived, but patrons remain responsible for the $15.00 "Lost Processing Fee."

2-day/7-day Reserve Items:

Fines charged are $1.00/day for each overdue 2-day/7-day Reserve item. As a courtesy only, Overdue Notices are sent out on the day after the items are due, and again ten days later. Failure to receive an Overdue Notice is not cause for forgiving an overdue fine.

All questions concerning library fines incurred at the Reserve Desk should be directed to the Reserve Desk Supervisor at (414) 229-4954.

Lost Item Replacement/Processing Fees

When a UWM Libraries - owned item is overdue for 60 days, it is automatically declared LOST. A flat $60.00 "Replacement Fee," as well as a $15.00 "Lost 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 some instances. The processing fee will still apply in these cases.

In the instance that the LOST material belongs to an instructor, there will be a $15.00 "Lost Processing Fee" assessed. Reserve staff will then contact the instructor, leaving the question of financial restitution up to them. Questions about LOST item fees incurred at the Reserve Services Desk should be directed to the Reserve Desk Supervisor at (414) 229-4954. Questions can also be e-mailed to reserves@uwm.edu.

Damaged Item Fees

Are determined by Library Preservation Staff.

Items returned to the library damaged are sent to be reviewed by 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 or e-mail us at libfees@uwm.edu.

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