Library Media Fines & Fees
Fine and Lost Item Information
- Media Fines: $2 per day, per item, with a maximum of $50.00 per item.
- Overdue Recalled Item Fines: $4.00 per day, per item, with a maximum of $50.00 per item.
- Reserve Fines:
- 1 Hour, 2 Hour, 3 Hour, and 7 Hour Reserves: $3.00 per hour, per item, with a maximum of $50.00 per item.
- 1 Day, 2 Day, 3 Day, and 7 Day Reserves: $5.00 per day, per item, with a maximum of $50.00 per item.
- Lost CDs: $100.00 replacement fee, $35.00 processing fee
- Lost DVDs: $150.00 replacement fee, $35.00 processing fee
Questions about Library Media Fines
Complete the Library Media Fine Appeal Form to have your case reviewed by the Media Librarian.•The three possible outcomes are: 1) a complete waiver, 2) a partial waiver, 3) no waiver.
Appeals can be submitted up to 30 days from the item's return. For details on procedures after 30 days, please see the Bill Transfer section below.
Notices Received from the Library
Fine Notice: Fees can be paid in person at the Circulation Desk, or by mailed check (see address below). Fees paid in person can be done only by Campus Card, check or credit card; we are not able to accept cash.
Lost Item Notice: If the item is returned, you will only need to pay late fines. See Payment of Fees for payment information.
Bill Transfer Notice: When a fine or fee is not paid to the library within 30 days, it is sent to the University Bursar's Office and is no longer payable in the library.
Please note that efforts will be made by email and postal mail to contact patrons concerning outstanding fees; however, it is the patron's responsibility to ensure that the library has accurate contact information on file. The library cannot be held responsible if notices are not received. Updates to contact information may be made at the Circulation desk.
Payment of Fees
Library fees are payable at the Circulation Desk for up to 30 days after the original billing date. These payments can be made in person at the library or a check can be mailed to:
Circulation Department
Albin O. Kuhn Library
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
After 30 days, amounts owed to the Library are transferred to the UMBC Bursar's Office and an additional $5.00 service charge is assessed at that time. These payments can be made in person to the Cashier (3rd Floor, Administration) or a check can be mailed to:
Bursar's Office
UMBC
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250