The UHMC Library is a University of Hawaiʻi System library. All the UH Libraries have a standard circulation policy and charge standard fines and fees. You can see an overview of all the policies and codes at the UHMC Library's website's Borrowing + Polices and Procedures page.Here is a summary of the University of Hawaiʻi's standard fines and fees:
Books
These standard loan and renewal periods apply to books in the main collections. They do not apply to special collections of books (e.g., Library Use Only or Hawaiian). All books are subject to holds and recalls.
| BOOKS(Item Type, not format) | Loan and Renewal Period | Renewals | Grace Period | Overdue Fines $10 Maximum | Guaranteed Loan When Recalled | Recall Rate $10 Maximum |
| Undergraduate Students | 28 days | 5 | 0 | $.25/day | 14 days | $.50/day |
| Graduate Students | 91 days | 5 | 0 | $.25/day | 14 days | $.50/day |
| Faculty/Staff | 182 days | 99 | 0 | $.25/day | 14 days | $.50/day |
Audiovisual Media
These standard loan and renewal periods apply to audiovisual media in the Main collections. They do not apply to special collections of media (e.g., Library Use Only or Reserves).
| AV/MEDIA(Item Type, not format) | Loan and Renewal Period | Renewals | Grace Period | Overdue Fines $10 Maximum | Holds or Recalls |
| Undergraduate Students | 4 days | 1 | 0 | $1/day | N/A |
| Graduate Students | 4 days | 1 | 0 | $1/day | N/A |
| Faculty/Staff | 4 days | 1 | 0 | $1/day | N/A |
| Note: These audiovisual media loan periods and fines apply ONLY to walk-in transactions, not media that is booked through the Media Scheduling/Booking module. | |||||
Lost Item Replacement
| Default Lost Charges | Fines and Processing Fee | Declared Lost | |
| BOOKS | $60 | Accumulated fines of $10 and $10 processing fee (you will be charged both a $10 fine and a $10 processing fee per item for a total of $20 per item even if the item is returned) | 41 days |
| AV/MEDIA | 11 days | ||
| Note: Lost Item refers to any library item charged out to a borrower that has not been returned within a specified period of time. | |||
Fines of $10.00 or more will block patrons from borrowing any additional library materials until the fines are paid. Other sanctions may apply including: withholding of grades, transcripts, and registration for classes and/or submittal to a collection agency or to the Hawaii State Tax Setoff program until the fines are paid.
If you reach the maximum fine for an item ($10), the item is considered "lost." If you return this "lost" item you you will be still charged both a $10 fine and a $10 processing fee per item for a total of $20 per item.
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