Overdue for 30 days or more: Items are assumed lost after 30 days of being overdue. You will be charged $125 for each lost book or media item. This $125 lost item charge includes a $75 replacement fee and a $50 billing fee. You will not be able to borrow additional items from the library until you either return the lost item(s) or pay $125 per lost item. If you return an item within two months of being billed, the $75 replacement fee will be waived; however, you will still be required to pay the $50 billing fee for each item returned.
Overdue electronic devices, such as digital cameras and laptops, will also be charged a $50 billing and processing fee; however, the replacement fee will be dependent on the type of device the student borrowed.
All outstanding amounts are forwarded to the Business Office on the first business day of each month. At that point, charges are added to your Defiance College account and will be handled through the Business Office.
This information is featured in the student handbook. Remember, renewal and billing replacement notices are sent to your college email account. Failure to take action on notices or bills does not exempt you from paying replacement charges. Nonpayment may result in the withholding of grade report cards, transcripts, and/or diplomas.
If you have questions about circulation policies, please contact Maddie Clawson at 419-783-2414 or mclawson@defiance.edu.