Loan Periods / Limits / Fines / Fees
Most Library materials are loaned for 3 weeks. Fines are 10¢ per day charged only if materials are returned late. Failure to pay accrued fines and fees my result in the borrower's account being turned over to the City of Victoria Municipal Court.
| Media Type |
Limit/Person |
Fines/Day |
*Renewals |
Book |
10/section |
10¢ |
1 |
| Magazine |
5 magazines |
10¢ |
1 |
| Vertical File |
10 items |
10¢ |
1 |
| Playaway |
10 items |
10¢ |
1 |
| Music CD |
10 CDs |
10¢ |
1 |
| DVD |
5/Adult |
10¢ |
0 |
| Books on CD |
10 CDs |
10¢ |
1 |
*Renewals will be made for items only if no other library patron has placed the item on hold. Some items cannot be renewed (see above.)
Overdues / Lost / Damaged Materials
Notices: Once a library item is four (4) days overdue, you will receive a notice by phone stating that items are overdue. This will be followed by mail notices and phone messages to remind you of overdue items.
Lost or Damaged Material: When a library item is lost or damaged your are responsible for payment to the library for the replacement cost of the lost of damaged item. An item is considered lost once it is seventy (70) days overdue. Lost or damaged charges include:
- the actual cost of the item or a default price if item cost is unavailable.
- a processing fee
- any overdue fines that may have accumulated
If a library item is returned to the library damaged, a letter will be sent to notify you of this situation. The library will not accept any materials in lieu of fines or fees at any time.
Refunds on Lost Items: When a lost item is paid you will be given an itemized receipt. If the lost item and this receipt are returned within six (6) months from the date that an item is placed into lost staus, a refund of the item cost only can be obtained. Processing fees and overdue fines are nonrefundable.
Replacement Cost Schedule:
| Media |
Default Item Cost |
Processing Fee |
Maximum Fine |
Hardback Book |
$25.00 |
$4.00 |
$7.00 |
| Paperback Book |
$7.00 |
$4.00 |
$7.00 |
| DVD |
$30.00 |
$6.00 |
$7.00 |
| DVD Case |
$3.00 (nonrefundable) |
|
|
| Book on CD |
$40.00 |
$6.00 |
$7.00 |
| Per disc cost (if available) |
$5.00 |
|
|
| Book on CD case |
$4.00 (nonrefundable) |
|
|
| Music CD |
$20.00 |
$6.00 |
$7.00 |
| Music CD case |
$1.00 (nonrefundable) |
|
|
| Playaway |
$55.00 |
$6.00 |
$7.00 |
| Playaway case |
$4.00 (nonrefundable) |
|
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| ILL |
$50.00 |
$4.00 |
$25.00 |
| Magazine |
$5.00 |
|
$7.00 |
| Magazine Folder |
$2.00 (nonrefundable) |
|
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| Multimedia |
$50.00 |
$6.00 |
$7.00 |
| Pamphlet |
$2.00 |
$4.00 |
$1.00 |
| Replacement Library Card |
$2.00 |
|
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| Bindery Fee |
$15.00 |
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