Library items have various overdue fines, so please see our loan policies chart for individual costs.  However, all items (excluding headphones, laptops, portable chargers, the calculator, and the flash drive) are held to the following replacement policy.  If an item is not returned by the end of the semester, the patron is charged a minimum of $25.00 for the replacement cost, a non-refundable $25.00 processing fee, and any accrued overdue fines.  If an item is returned within six months of the due date, the replacement cost will be refunded, but all other charges will remain.  If an item is returned six months after the due date, the patron is responsible for all charges.

Laptops

Laptops operate on a separate replacement policy.  If a laptop has not been returned within four days of its due date, it is considered lost, and the patron will be charged an administrative fee of $25, replacement fees of up to $1880, as well as $40 in overdue fines (total of $1945).  If the laptop is returned in proper working order, the replacement fees will be refunded.  If a laptop is returned on time, but one of the items below is missing, the patron will be responsible for the individual replacement cost. The replacement fees are as follows:  

• Laptop: $1800
• Battery: $70
• Power Supply: $60
• Laptop Bag: $20

Viewing Fines

To view your fines, log into “My Account” using your Catawba username and password.

Paying Fines

ALL student library fines/fees and items are due at the end of each semester. If the charges are not cleared before then, they will be sent to the Finance Office.

If a student has a fine of $30.00 or more on their record, borrowing privileges will be suspended, excluding course reserve items or headphones, until the fine is cleared or sent to the Finance Office.

To pay your fine:

• Please come to the library Help Desk with your payment in cash
• We do not accept credit cards or funds from your Catawba ID (OneCard)