As the library is no longer quarantining returned items, the library will revert to the regular notice and billing schedule effective August 2, 2021. This schedule was approved by the Library Board with its implementation of fine-free lending in September 2020.
Most library materials may be renewed once, unless there is an outstanding hold on the item. Please access your library account online or contact the library to renew items. Patrons experiencing unusual difficulty returning their materials should contact the library for appropriate alternatives.
Although patrons will not be charged overdue fines, the library will suspend borrowing privileges when items are not returned in a timely manner. Borrowing privileges will be suspended and bills will be issued for item replacement costs and processing fees when:
- items with 7- or 14-day lending periods and OCLC-based interlibrary loan items are 7 days overdue
- items with 21-day lending periods are 14 days overdue
Once an item is returned, the bill will be removed and borrowing privileges will be reinstated.
Accounts with unreturned billed items and a balance of $50 or more will be submitted to a collection recovery service 30 days after billing and will be assessed a $10 referral fee. The referral fee covers the cost to the library, is not waived upon the return of the items, and is only removed from the account when paid. Accounts are removed from collection status and borrowing privileges are restored when all items are returned and/or fees on the account are paid in full. This information is NOT reported to credit bureaus.
Information about lending periods can be found at fondulaclibrary.org/borrowing/. Items belonging to other libraries (but received and borrowed at Fondulac District Library) may have different lending periods than those listed above. Always check your receipt or account for the correct due date.
For more information, please visit fondulaclibrary.org/fine-free-faq/ or contact the library.