Q. Late Fines & Lost Materials

If you have already returned your items and are being charged please fill out a claimed return form: Claimed Returned

Please General Materials Fines FAQ to see the cost of fines per material type. If an item is still checked out 60 days after its due date, the item will be declared "lost". Items declared lost will be assessed a $100 replacement fee. You may return these items or replace them (In "like new" or better condition) to have the $100 fine removed, provided they fall within the reimbursement policy listed below. 

Late Return and Reimbursement Policy

The University Libraries has developed the following guidelines for patron return of any library materials. Missing/replacement items will not be accepted or payment reimbursed for:

1. Books that have been declared lost for 12 months or more from its original due date.
2. Items that have been withdrawn from the collection.
3. Items that have already been replaced.

Library charges can be paid through Student Business Services

Call Library Fines Management at 850-645-8822, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. EST with any questions, or email Fines Management (FinesManagement@fsu.edu).