Fines

Log in to My Library Account to see the fines on your account. You will be blocked from borrowing if your library fines reach $20.00 or more.

Renew your items before they are due to avoid fines!

Paying your fine

Outstanding fines can be paid:

• online by Interac, VISA or MasterCard, login to your My Library Account
• in person by Interac, VISA, MasterCard ($2.00 minimum) at the Ask Us Desk
• in person by cash or cheque at the Ask Us Desk
• by mail to: University of Victoria Libraries, Mearns Centre - McPherson Library, PO Box 1800 Stn CSC, Victoria, BC V8W 3H5

Damaged items

Please report damaged library items to the Ask Us Desk. Borrowers may be charged a replacement cost, and applicable overdue fines.

An item with an overdue fine of $20.00 will be assumed lost, and a replacement bill will be issued.

Queries regarding fines can be directed to the Ask Us Desk.

Lost and missing items

Please report lost library items to the Ask Us Desk. Borrowers will be charged a replacement cost, a processing fee, and applicable overdue fines.

An item with an overdue fine of $20.00 will be assumed lost and a replacement bill will be issued.

Questions about lost items and fines can be directed to the Ask Us Desk.

Overdue items

Items are due at the hour and/or the day noted, either as specified at the time of loan or renewal or as modified by a recall notice.

Renew your items before they are overdue.

Late return charges

• Overdue items: $1.00 per day
• Overdue recalled items: $2.00 per day
• Overdue reserve items: $1.20 per hour
• Overdue equipment: see the overdue fines and other details for AV equipment 
• Overdue Interlibrary Loan items: $2.00 per day (renewals not available)