Q. How much are fines?

Overdue Books and Fines
The SLU Catalog View Your Circulation Record provides the due date of all books on loan to each borrower.

Overdue notices for billed books from all Saint Louis University Libraries are sent when books are 5 and 10 days overdue. After 30 days, overdue books are considered lost, and the borrowing patron will be billed a lost book fee.

Overdue notices for MOBIUS loaned books are sent when books are 7 and 14 days overdue. After 28 days, overdue books are considered lost and the borrowing patron will be billed a lost book fee.

All billed items are thoroughly searched prior to invoicing. Failure to receive a notice does not exempt a borrower from the responsibility to return books on time and is not grounds for the cancellation of fines.

Billed books and/or fines exceeding $50.00 will result in suspension of borrowing privileges.

Lost or Damaged Books and Replacement Charges
If material is returned in a damaged condition, the library will bill the borrower $100 for replacement cost and a $20 processing fee. Examples of damage can include writing or highlighting, food spills, water damage, Post-It Note usage, folding pages, tearing or removing pages, excessive heat or sunlight on media materials.

A borrower who has lost a book from any of the Saint Louis University Libraries will be charged for the replacement of the lost book. A borrower who has lost a MOBIUS book will be charged in accordance with the owning library's policies.

Library Holds on registration, transcript, and diploma
A "hold" is placed on registration, transcript, and diplomas for all non-returned library materials and/or unpaid fines. All outstanding books and fines must be taken care of prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to check their library records by logging into their library accounts or by calling the Circulation Desk at 314-977-3087. All fines must be paid at the Circulation Department of Pius Library (located on the main floor).

Try to return your books on time in order to avoid the possibility of a fine being charged. If you have any questions about the books you have checked out or about library circulation policies, please contact Circulation Services staff at 314-977-3087 or piuscirc@slu.edu.