Tips for Avoiding Library Fines and Charges

Library fines or charges help the Library manage access for all Library clients, especially for high demand books at exam time. The wait for overdue materials is inconvenient and frustrating for all Library users.

The following tips will help you avoid accumulating Library Fines and Charges:

• Whenever you borrow something an email is sent to your University of Canberra (UC) email account with the due date.
• Check your UC email account regularly. The Library sends reminder notices to renew materials prior to the due date.
• Keep track of your loans and requests by signing in to your My Library Space and checking / renewing your loans.
• Renew your loans on or before the due date in person, by phone or via your My Library Space.
• Take note of the due date on your date due slip.
• Don’t ask others to return items to the Library for you.

It is always your responsibility to know when the materials you have borrowed are due for return to the Library.