Fines and Fees
Beginning Fall semester 2020, the UTC Library will no longer accept cash or check payments for library fines. Current students may pay library fines at the first floor check out desk utilizing Scrappy Cash during library hours.
Current students may also pay library fines directly through the directions posted on the UTC Bursar’s website. Patrons may also manage their Mocs Card account using the GET App.
The Fine Appeal Form may be filled out if there is a discrepancy involving a library fine or fee.
Overdue Fines
| Item | Fine |
|---|---|
| Books | None* |
| Media | None* |
| Laptop | $3 per hour |
| Calculator | $5 per day |
| Chromebook | $5 per day |
| Games | $5 per day |
| Reserve- 1, 3, or 7 day | $5 per day |
| Studio Technology | $5 per day/component |
*No daily fines are charged for books or media. If an item is long overdue, the patron will be charged a replacement fee based on the market value of the item along with a $5 processing fee.
Lost or Damaged Items
All items are billed at a market value replacement cost plus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee.
In lieu of paying the replacement cost, patrons may request to provide a replacement of the lost or damaged item.
- Patrons must contact Katie Gohn, Collection Services Department Head at [email protected] for information on providing a replacement
- The library will provide the patron with a link to an acceptable replacement and directions for delivering the replacement to the library.
- If a patron brings in a copy of an item for replacement without having first contacted the library, the library reserves the right to not accept the replacement. The replacement item will be reviewed and the patron will be notified regarding the decision. If the item is not accepted, a link to an acceptable copy will be provided to the patron.
Patrons are responsible for the bill on the account until an acceptable replacement is supplied or the bill is paid in full.
Lost or Damaged Item Billing Schedule
| Item | Examples | First Notice | Second Notice | Third Notice | Fourth Notice | Fifth Notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Books |
Books |
On due date | 8 days past due | 14 days after due date | 21 days after due date | 28 days after due date - Item Billed |
| Media/Serials | DVDs, Magazines, and Journals | On due date | 3 days past due | 7 days after due date- Item Billed | ||
| 3-Hour Technology and Reserves | 3-hour tech (laptops, chargers, studio headphones ) and course reserves | On due date | 2 days past due | 3 days after due date- Item Billed | ||
| Daily Technology and Reserves | Chromebooks, Calculators, Studio Equipment (cameras, mics, lighting) and daily course reserves | On due date | 2 days past due | 3 days after due date- Item Billed |