Fines for the late return of borrowed items will be charged according to the table below. A grace period is applied to borrowed general items that are overdue for three days or less. However, if you return an item on the fourth day or after, then you will be charged retroactively from the first day after the due date. While the Library strives to meet your information needs, we are also concerned about the needs of other users. Your effort to return the borrowed items on time is much appreciated by the Library and other users.
Loan Type
Period Overdue
Fine Payable
Maximum Fine
General Collection
1 - 3 days
HK$ 0 (grace period)
4th day
HK$ 4 (for 1st to 4th day)
5 - 6 days
HK$ 1 per day
7 - 37 days
HK$ 3 per day
HK$ 99
Course Reserves
1 - 30 hours
HK$ 2 per hour
HK$ 60
Recalled Items
1 - 3 days
HK$ 0 (grace period)
4th day
HK$ 20 (for 1st to 4th day)
5 - 20 days
HK$ 5 per day
HK$ 100
Popular Books
1 - 6 days
HK$ 1 per day
7 - 37 days
HK$ 3 per day
HK$ 99
Multimedia Items
1 - 6 days
HK$ 1 per day
7 - 37 days
HK$ 3 per day
HK$ 99
The Library will assume that any outstanding borrowed item that has reached the maximum overdue fine has been lost by the borrower. For lost or damaged library items, you will be responsible for paying the full value of the replacement, a binding and processing charge, and the overdue fines accrued accordingly.
For further inquiries on Library fines/charges, please contact Library counter staff for assistance.
