Fines and Fees
Fees and recovery prices are reflective of changing costs and are subject to annual revision by the management team. All proposed changes to a schedule will be posted one month in advance of the application of the new rates.
Schedule B: Overdue Material Fees
Every branch shall have the right to waive fines when extenuating circumstances exist (e.g. patron has been ill, inclement weather, etc.)
| Material Type | Charge per Day Overdue | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Materials | $0.30 | $6.30 |
| Young Adult Materials | $0.20 | $4.20 |
| Children's Materials (including Children's CDs and DVDs); Library Science Materials; Literacy/ESL Materials | No Fines | No Fines |
| Videos/DVDs (adults and young adults) | $1.00 | $7.00 |
| CDs (adults and young adults) | $0.30 | $6.30 |
Schedule C: Fees for lost or damaged materials
For items entered into the database prior to 1999 or donated items, the following replacement costs, plus a $5.00 Processing Charge per item apply:
| Type of Material | Replacement cost |
|---|---|
| Expensive materials (items over $30.00) | Actual cost |
| Adult and YA catalogued books | $30.00 |
| Children's catalogued books | $20.00 |
| Audiocassettes | $15.00 |
| Videocassettes/DVDs | $30.00 |
| CDs | $25.00 |
| Large Print paperbacks, uncatalogued | $10.00 |
| Adult and YA paperbacks, uncatalogued | $8.00 |
| Children's paperbacks, uncatalogued | $5.00 |
| Magazine | $5.00 |
| Vertical File material | $3.00 |
- Items entered into the database after 1999 reflect the replacement cost as the actual cost of the item, plus a $5.00 Processing Charge.
- If the replacement fee for an item has already been paid and the lost item is found and returned to the library in good condition within 6 months, the fee, less the $5.00 processing charge, will be refunded to the individual who paid the fee.
- Charges for damaged materials will vary with the extent of the damages and could range from $1.00 to replacement cost.
- At the discretion of the librarian, the patron may keep the material upon payment of the charge for a damaged item.
Schedule D: Fees for lost or damaged cases, barcodes and library cards
The following costs will be charged to replace the following damaged accessories:
| Accessory | Replacement Cost |
|---|---|
| Audiocassette jewel case | $1.00 |
| Audiocassette envelope | $5.00 |
| DVD/CD/Audiocassette (1-4 tapes/disks) | $5.00 |
| DVD/CD/Audiocassette (5-6 tapes/disks) | $7.00 |
| DVD/CD/Audiocassette (7-16 tapes/disks) | $11.00 |
| DVD/CD/Audiocassette (17-24 tapes/disks) | $16.00 |
| Videocassette plastic case (single or double) | $3.00 |
| CD pouch | $3.00 |
| CD plastic case | $1.00 |
| Media bag (holds book and cassette) | $1.00 |
| Barcodes | $5.00 |
| Library Card | $3.00 |
Other Charges
Photocopy, fax, diskette and printing charges
The Palliser branch libraries that offer the above services set their own rates. These are posted in a visible area in the library.
NSF Cheques
A $30.00 charge will be levied for each NSF cheque tendered to Palliser Regional Library and all future payments must be made by cash, certified cheque or money order.