Payments
For Fines:
- Any fine collection by reciprocal lending libraries may be kept by the Transacting Library. Unless the patron is changing jurisdictions, the decision to waive a fine for overdue items belongs to the home library. Libraries may choose to set a specific threshold and return fines above the limit to the loaning library. They may deduct postage and handling fees.
For Lost Items:
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Any amount collected for lost items, including fines (directly related to the lost item being paid for) and processing fees should be collected and sent to the lending library.
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The patron will be charged the amount identified in the patron's record for lost items.
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The decision to charge or waive a processing fee belongs to the lending library.
Billings
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Bills may be sent for items lost in transit.
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Bills may be sent to the patron’s library for lost items.
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The time frame for billing the patron’s home library is no later than 18 months from the item’s due date or last in-transit date.
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Reimbursement will be made within eight weeks of receipt of the bill.
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Adopted 05/11/2015
Amended 12/08/2022