Checking Out Materials 

  

A valid FHSU ID card or a community FHSU Library Card is required to check out any materials from the library.  Checkout periods for General Collection items are:

 

Faculty	Semester	Click here for instructions on how to renew and return your items
Staff	4 weeks
Graduate	7 weeks	Click here for information on checking out items that are on Reserve.
Undergraduate	3 weeks
Community	3 weeks

 

 

Periodicals, Reference books, and Special Collection materials cannot be checked out without special permission from the librarian. 

 

Cardholders are responsible for all materials checked out on his or her card, and for any overdue, damaged or lost materials charges.  Failure to receive a notice does not exempt the borrower from the obligation to return borrowed materials or to pay fines and/or fees. If you feel a fine has been charged in error, please contact Circulation Manager Lacey Wegner at 785-628-5837.

 

 

 General Collection Fines & Replacement Fees  Click here for Reserve Fines

Overdue Fines	25 cents per day, per item/$12.50 max.	No fine if returned with 7 days after due date
Lost Item Replacement (Book)	$55.00 minimum**	If the item is returned, in good condition, the Lost Item Replacement Charge will be forgiven, but the patron is still responsible for Overdue fines and Lost Item Processing fees.
Lost Item Replacement (Video or CD-Rom)	$100.00 minimum**	See above
Lost Item Replacement Fee	$15.00 (Non-refundable)	See above

 

**Item Replacement charges are determined by availability of item.  Charges may be higher for rare or expensive items.

 

OverDue Notices  (Note: shelves are checked prior to sending overdue notices)

 

 

1st overdue notices are sent on the first day an item is overdue,  as a courtesy to remind patrons of items checked out.  If the item is returned within 7 days of the due date, no fine is charged. If it is not returned during this 7 day grace period, fines accrue at the rate of 25 cents per day from the due date.

 

2nd Overdue notice is sent out on the 8th day the item is overdue.  The item is now no longer in the Grace Period, and a $2.00 fine has accrued.

 

3rd Overdue notice is sent out on the 15th day the item is overdue.  The item now has a $4.00 fine accrued. 

 

A Lost Item notice is sent out after the item is 50 days overdue.  The item has a $12.50 fine PLUS additional fees for replacement  (See chart above). 

 

If your library card is lost or stolen it is your responsibility to notify the Forsyth Library Circulation Department (785-628-4434).  Fines and Lost item charges will not be cancelled for failure to notify the library of a lost card.  Materials can be renewed in person, by phone or online.  

 

Failure to pay fines and fees will result in loss of library privileges and a HOLD will be placed on your student record.  This may prevent you from enrolling or from receiving your grades or transcripts. Large unpaid fines may be reported to a collection agency.  Library privileges will be restored and holds lifted when the fines and fees are paid.

 

 

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