Fine FAQs--and the Answers
Get the answers to general questions about COM library fines and holds. Still have questions?

Fine Questions

How do I clear a library hold on my grades?
If I have a fine, can I still check items out?
Can I pay my fine without bringing the items in?
How do I resolve a fine/overdue dispute?
Does COM Library charge fines for times when the library is closed, like weekends and holidays?
Are there overdue fees?
What are the fees for lost or damaged items?

1. How do I clear a library hold on my grades?

To find out the cause of your hold, circulation staff must look up your records to determine the cause of your hold. This can be done in person at the Circulation Desk, or over the phone. Call 938-1211 x 205/448. To actually clear the hold, you will most likely need to pay a fine, and this must be done in person in the library at the Circulation Desk.

2. If I have a fine, can I still check items out?

No. All fines must be cleared before you can check out more items.

3. Can I pay my fine without bringing the items in?

No. All items must be returned at the time the fine is cleared.

4. How do I resolve a fine/overdue dispute?

If a fine or overdue is in dispute, please contact the Circulation Coordinator at the Circulation Desk, call 938-1211 x 205/448, or email dl-library-circulation@com.edu.

5. Does COM Library charge fines for times when the library is closed, like weekends and holidays?

No.

6. Are there overdue fees?

There are no overdue fees for most library items. Due to high demand, reserve books and math video tapes incur late fees.

7. What are the fees for lost or damaged items?

In order to best serve all our patrons, the library must access a fee for lost or damage d items, which is the cost of each item, plus a processing fee of $10.00 per item.

Questions?

If you still have questions after reading this guide, try some of COM Library's FAQs, or you may ask the Reference Librarian for assistance. The Reference Office is located on the ground floor of the library near the Online Library.

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Fine FAQs--and the Answers Get the answers to general questions about COM library fines and holds. Still have questions?

Questions? If you still have questions after reading this guide, try some of COM Library's FAQs, or you may ask the Reference Librarian for assistance. The Reference Office is located on the ground floor of the library near the Online Library.

Fine FAQs--and the Answers
Get the answers to general questions about COM library fines and holds. Still have questions?

Questions?

If you still have questions after reading this guide, try some of COM Library's FAQs, or you may ask the Reference Librarian for assistance. The Reference Office is located on the ground floor of the library near the Online Library.