Fines & Fees Policy
Dupré Library imposes fines for overdue, damaged, or lost materials. Borrowers are responsible for all items checked out to their account. All library materials must be returned in good condition, regardless of circumstances that may occur over the loan period. All users are subject to fines for overdue, damaged, or lost materials. Library fines must be paid at the service desk on the first floor using Cajun Cash, check, or money order.
Users who attempt to leave the Library with uncharged library materials or who are found damaging items will be reported to University Police.
Suspension of Circulation Privileges
Users with library fines of $10 and above will have a hold placed on their account in the Banner system. Items will be considered lost 24 hours after the due date and time. Once items are declared lost, library circulation privileges will be suspended. Account holds can only be removed after the fine is paid. Processing may take up to 24 hours. If you have any questions regarding library fines, please email circulation@louisiana.edu or call (337) 482-6025.
Library Fines
| Books |
$0.25 per day, per item Maximum fine: $10, per item Renewals allowed: 2 |
| Reserve Materials |
Hourly loan: $0.25 per hour Daily loans: $0.50 per day Maximum fine: $10, per item Renewals allowed: None |
| Study Room Keys |
$25 for leaving the building with a key $50 for replacement of a lost study room key Renewals allowed: None |
| Calculators |
3-day loan: $10 per piece per day Renewals allowed: None *No fines are forgiven |
| Library of Things | Varies; See Fines & Fees for Library of Things |
Lost/Damaged Items
Users are responsible for covering the repair or replacement costs of damaged or lost items. Until these charges are paid, registration will be blocked, transcripts will not be released, and library circulation privileges will be suspended.
Replacement Costs
| Replacement Cost | |
|---|---|
| Lost Books | Fair market value, plus $35 per item service charge |
| Damaged Books | Full repair or fair market value, plus $35 per item service charge |
| Lost Study Room Key | $50 for replacement |
| Library of Things | Varies; See Fines & Fees for Library of Things |
Waiver of Library Fines
Library users are responsible for understanding and following circulation policies. Not being familiar with these policies will not exempt users from paying overdue fines or fees for billed library materials.
If you believe you have an extenuating circumstance and should be considered for a waiver of fines, email circulation@louisiana.edu. The decision to waive fines is at the discretion of library staff.
[ Last revised June 2025 ]