Replacement and processing charges
Patrons will be given 30 days to return materials that are overdue before the item is declared lost. Items declared lost will incur the following charges in addition to assessed fines for overdue recalls and course reserves:
- Non-refundable administration charge: $25
- Replacement charge: $125 (subject to adjustment at discretion of owning institution). Refund for the replacement fee will be issued if a patron returns the item before a replacement copy has been re-ordered. However, the fines assessed for recalls will be imposed.
Blocks
Patron accounts will be blocked if one or more of the following criteria is met:
- one or more overdue recalled items
- $20 or more total in fines and charges
Theft and vandalism
Theft and vandalism of library materials are subject to prosecution. All such cases are referred to University of Waterloo Police Services.