This policy pertains to items not checked out to a patron. Please see circulation policies for fines related to damaged or lost items checked out to you.
- UNA Students
- Fines and other disciplinary action are applied in accordance with the University Standards and Behavioral Expectations, subsections 6 and 11, as published in the Student Handbook.
- Library employees will notify the University Police Department if someone steals library property or is found mutilating or defacing library materials or property.
- The student will be assessed the replacement cost, plus a processing fee. This amount is determined by the University Librarian. If the library is unable to replace the item, a $50 fee will be charged. Materials include books, audiovisuals, periodicals, equipment and other property of UNA libraries.
- A Library Incident Report will be completed and forwarded to the University Librarian, the UNA Police Department, and the Director of Student Engagement.
- Non-UNA Patrons
- Library employees will notify the University Police Department if someone without a valid Mane Card attempts to steal library property or is found mutilating or defacing library property. A Library Incident Report will be completed and forwarded to the University Librarian.
- Replacement costs will be assessed, plus a processing fee. This amount is determined by the University Librarian. If the library is unable to replace the item, a $50 fee will be charged. Materials include books, audiovisuals, periodicals, equipment and other property of UNA libraries.
