Overdue Fines, Damage & Loss

Fines

Return the following items by the due time or date during opening hours to avoid being fined:

  • 2-hour loan items at UOWCHK Library.
  • Items requested by another user (hold) or otherwise recalled by the Library.

Check your Library record to see any fines you may owe.

Fine charges

All circulated items

2-hour loan

Recalled item

Lost & Damaged item

$1 per day

$2 per hours

$3 per day overdue

Replacement cost + $10 administration processing fee

 

 

2-hour loan

Maximum Overdue Fines

All circulated items

$1 per day

$30/items

2-hours loan items

$1 per hours

Lost/damaged replacement costs

When an item has been lost or damaged beyond repair or further use, you will be required to cover the replacement cost plus a $10 administration processing fee.

Loss of borrowing privileges

You will not be able to borrow if you have items flagged as lost on your record or outstanding fines of more than $60 (students, staff).

Paying fines

You may pay your outstanding charge in the General Office by Octopus Card on the 1st floor at Tai Wai Campus. Please note that once the payment is settled, no refunds are allowed.