The University of Texas at Austin

Late fees

Overdue materials returned to the Library are assessed late fees as follows:

2- and 24-hour items*
Laptops and computer hardware
LPOP videos and DVDs
3 week items
  • $0.75/hour
  • Item declared lost after 2 days
  • Minimum replacement cost for lost items - $125

    *Excludes laptops and computer hardware
  • $2.00/hour
  • Item declared lost after 4 days
  • Maximum replacement cost for lost items - $1700
  • $0.75/day
  • Item declared lost after 4 days
  • Minimum replacement cost for lost items - $125
  • $0.75/day
  • Item declared lost after 28 days
  • Minimum replacement cost for lost items - $125

Replacement costs reflect both a charge for repurchasing the item and a processing fee. Computer hardware replacement costs depend on the particular item lost. If items designated lost are subsequently returned, a portion of the replacement cost may be refunded or waived.

Individual Library late fees can be viewed online through TALLONS (click on the link for “renew books and view your account”).

Late fees can be paid:

If you have questions about late fees, please contact the Library's circulation desk (, 471-7726).

To appeal any late fee, please contact the Library's circulation department at .