Acceptance of a library card acknowledges willingness to follow library policies/procedures including the return of materials on time and payment of fees. Library cards are not transferable. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy. 

FINES

• $ .50/day/item for regular books/journals (up to a maximum of $14)

• $1.00/hr/item for 2-hour reserves (up to a maximum of $50) 

• $5.00/day/item for 1-day and 3-day reserves (up to a maximum of $50) 

• $25.00/day upon contact\notification for recalled items (no maximum)

• Interlibrary Loans not picked up: After 2 weeks, articles will be mailed and $2.00 will be charged; books will be returned to lending library and $5.00 fine will be charged.

NOTICES/BILLS

Notices are generated daily. Three overdue notices are sent a week apart, followed by a final notice. A billing notice is sent to patrons with 4 or more overdue books. Bills remaining unpaid after 90 days may be turned over to a collection agency. 

SUSPENSION

A Suspension letter is sent out for journals not returned by the third week. For overdue books, the suspension letter is generated on the fourth week. The patron is responsible for the replacement cost of the journal or monograph, overdue fine of $14.00 and non-refundable processing fee of $15. A patron who accrues over $35 in overdue fines/fees is suspended. If suspended, the patron may not access or use the library and the library's resources in any format until resolution of fines/fees.

Note Per College Policy:

New York Medical College mandates a returned check fee of $20 will be added to all statements. Unpaid bills may be turned over to a collection agency.