Overdue Fines

UB Libraries Overdue Fine Schedule

Materials Daily/Hourly Fine
Generally Circulating and Audio/Visual Materials (16 weeks) No overdue fines*
Reserve & Controlled Circ. Materials (hourly) and Short-Term Loans (hourly) $10.00/hour (max. $100)
Reserve & Controlled Circ. Materials (1-7 days) $10.00/day (max. $100)
Equipment Loans (7 day) $10.00/day (max. $100)
Overdue Recalled Materials $20.00/day (max. $100)

*At 30 days past the due date, materials are considered lost. A lost item replacement fee and processing fee will be applied. If items are returned promptly after notification, fees may be waived. Please email Delivery Services for more information.

Overdue/Fine Notices

  • Use My Account to view all library fines.
  • As a courtesy, patrons will be sent an email reminder of the due date for circulating materials 10 days before an item is due.
  • Additional email reminders are sent on the day materials are due, 10 days overdue, and 20 days overdue.
  • Notices of library fines are sent to UB students, faculty and staff via UBIT email accounts. Visitor and Courtesy Borrowers will also be notified via email.
  • Questions about fines, fees or renewals? Please email Delivery Services.

Paying Overdue Library Fines

Options for paying fines:

  1. Pay on UB Marketplace
  2. Pay by Mail:
    • Pay by check or money order
    • Payable to University at Buffalo Libraries
    • Mail to:

      University Libraries Finances Office
      University at Buffalo
      218 Capen Hall
      Buffalo, NY 14260