Lost or Damaged Materials

When a book is returned damaged, and the extent of the damage is such that, in the judgment of the Librarian, the book cannot be returned to the shelf for further circulation, the patron is responsible to pay for the original cost of the book. With an uncataloged paperback, replacement with another paperback may be made.

When a book is damaged but, in the judgment of the Librarian, may be repaired and returned to the shelf for further circulation, no charges are applied.

When a video, cassette, CD or DVD is damaged through neglect (such as, but not limited to; melted or crushed) the patron is responsible to pay for the original cost of the item. When damaged through normal wear and tear there is no charge applied.