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Patron Responsibilities

Loan policies at the Boston College Libraries

Notifications and Fees

Policy

Library users are responsible for:

  1. Ensuring that all materials borrowed from BC Libraries are returned in the condition they were borrowed.
  2. Returning materials on time.

Replacement bills are issued for late, lost, or damaged library materials. In place of paying the replacement costs, you may be able to purchase a new or like-new copy of the exact item, email notices@bc.edu to ask about this option before buying a replacement. For Boston College students, library fees are sent to University Student Accounts. Failure to resolve account charges may prevent students from registering for classes, receiving diplomas, or securing transcripts. Students who do not return library property on time may also be referred to Student Conduct (see section 10.3).

Loan Policy Overdue Grace Period Courtesy Notice Date Due Reminder Overdue Notice (1) Replacement Bill (1) Replacement Fee (2)
Books  Not Applicable 2 days before due date On the due date 14 days overdue 29 days overdue $100

Media

 Not Applicable 2 days before due date On the due date One day overdue 3 days overdue $50
Short-Term Daily Loans 24 Hours 2 days before due date On the due date One day overdue 3 days overdue Based on the individual item

Hourly Loans

 1 Hour At checkout 105 minutes before due time 4 Hours & One day overdue 3 days overdue Based on the individual item
Recalled Items Not Applicable At the time of recall On the due date One day overdue 3 days overdue Per Loan Policy
Graduating Students Per Loan Policy Per Loan Policy Per Loan Policy Per Loan Policy 3 days overdue for all loan categories Per Loan Policy

 

  1. Students who do not return library property on time may be referred to Student Conduct (see section 10.3).
  2. Replacement fees may be refunded if an item is returned within 6 months or before a replacement copy has been ordered. Boston College Libraries reserve the right to adjust fees if they do not cover replacement costs.

All users with materials on loan receive a monthly statement.