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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 fail to return library property on time may also be referred to Student Conduct (see Section 10.3).

  Books  Media Recalled Items Short-Term Hourly Loans Short-Term Daily Loans Graduating Students
Overdue Grace Period Not Applicable 1 Hour 24 Hours Per Loan Policy
 
Courtesy Notice 2 days before the due date Immediately At checkout 2 days before the due date
Due Reminder On the due date 1 hr, 45 mins before the due time On the due date
Overdue Notice 14 days  1 day  4 hours and 1 day  1 day 
Replacement Bill 29 days  3 days 
Replacement Fee $100 $50 Per individual item

All users with materials on loan receive a monthly statement.