Fine and Fee Policies
- Fines and fees are non-refundable.
- If you have questions about fines or fees, contact the Circulation Desk (313-593-5559)
prior to payment.
- A Banner hold will be placed if you owe more than $5.00.
- The library does not accept credit card payments over the phone.
- All library notifications are sent to campus e-mail addresses.
- If you use a non-UM-Dearborn e-mail address, you should
set your UM-Dearborn e-mail to
be forwarded to your other address.
- All bills or final notices for lost or overdue materials will be printed and sent via the U.S. Postal
Service or campus mail.
- Patron information is confidential in compliance with the library's
User Privacy Policy.
Fines and Grace Period
|
Item |
Fine |
Grace Period |
|
UM-Dearborn Books |
25¢/day |
3 days |
|
A/V |
25¢/day |
none |
|
Journals |
$1.00/day |
none |
|
Kindles |
$5.00/day |
3 days |
|
ILL/MeLCat |
25¢/day first 8 days |
3 days, books only |
|
|
$5.00/day more than 8 days |
|
|
Reserves |
|
|
|
-Hour |
$1.00/hour |
none |
|
-Day |
$5.00/day |
none |
|
Recall |
$15.00/day |
none |
|
REF/College and Career |
$1.00/day |
none |
|
Replacement |
|
|
|
-UM-Dearborn |
$90.00 minimum |
|
|
-ILL/MeLCat |
$100.00 minimum |
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Paying Online
- Log into your library account.
- Click on the “unpaid fines and bills” link to view amount owed.
- In the Online Fine Payment box, type your 8-digit UMID number and the amount owed.
- Click the "Pay Online" button.
- Enter your credit card information.
- View/print payment confirmation and receipt (available on screen and via e-mail).
Important notes about paying online:
- Before you pay online, review the fines and fees policies above.
- Once you receive confirmation of your online payment, your library Banner hold
will be lifted within one business day. If you need your library Banner hold
lifted sooner, call 313-593-5559.
- The library will not release Banner holds on days the library is closed. For
library hours and days closed please click here.
- The library accepts Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards.
Paying by Mail
Fines and fees may be paid by sending a check in the mail:
- Checks should be made out to "The University of Michigan - Dearborn".
- Please include the fine or fee notice with your check or a note describing the
purpose of the payment.
- Please include your 8-digit UMID number on the check or note.
- Send to:
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
Mardigian Library – Circulation
4901 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
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