Overdues and Fines

Fines for laptops, cameras, and projectors are paid online through the Laptop Checkout System with Visa or MasterCard.

Fines on other library items may be paid in person, online, by phone or by mail. More information is available on the Libraries’ Fines page.

Lost Items

Report lost College Library items to the first floor Circulation Desk.

Report lost Computer Lab items to the Computer Lab Help desk.

If the item(s) is not located, 28 days after the due date, the system will apply a minimum replacement charge of $100.00. If the item is returned after the replacement charge has been assessed, the replacement charge will be cancelled or refunded. In most instances, a new replacement copy of the lost item will be accepted instead of paying the replacement charge. If you wish to pursue this option, contact technologycirculation@library.wisc.edu for Computer Lab items or colcirc@library.wisc.edu for all other College Library items.

Appeals

To appeal a fine, use the Appeal of Library Charges form.

Non-payment Penalties

If you do not pay your charges, the following may happen:

  • You may not be able to register for classes
  • Your diploma may be withheld
  • Your transcript may be withheld
Overdue charge Minimum charge Maximum charge
Open Book Videos (14 day)
None
None
None
Reserve items (3 day)
$5.00 a day
$5.00
$50.00
Reserve items (2 hour)
$2.00 an hour
$2.00
$50.00
28 day/semester items
None
None
None
Tool Library items
$5.00 a day
$5.00
$50.00

Laptops, iPads, all cameras, projectors, voice recorders
$20.00 a day
$20.00
$400.00
External Hard Drives (14 day)
$2.00 a day
$2.00
$50.00
Computer Lab (1 day)
$5.00 a day
$5.00
$50.00
Computer Lab (3 day)
$5.00 a day
$5.00
$50.00
Video Games (14 day)
None
None
None
Board Games (14 day)
None
None
None
Lockers (1 day)
$5.00 a day
$5.00
$50.00