Notices and Fines

Library Notices Sent via email

• All library notifications are sent to campus email addresses.
• If you use a non-UM-Dearborn email address, you should set your UM-Dearborn email to be forwarded to your other address. Contact the ITS help desk in the Computer Wing for more information (313-593-HELP or helpdesk@umd.umich.edu) for more information on forwarding email.
• All bills or final notices for lost or overdue materials will be printed and sent via the U.S. Postal Service or campus delivered mail.
• Patron information is confidential in compliance with the library's User Privacy Policy.

Paying Fines or Fees

• Fines and fees are non-refundable.
• If you have questions about fines/fees contact the Circulation Desk prior to payment at 313-593-5559.
• The library accepts Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit cards.
• The Library does not accept credit card payments over the phone.
• A Banner hold will be placed if you owe more than $5.00.
• To pay fines/fees online:
  • Log in to your Library account.
  • Select Unpaid fines and bills to view amount owed.
  • Select Pay online.
  • Enter credit card information and submit.  Security is provided by Verisign.
  • A receipt will be emailed to you.  You may also print out the credit approval web page as your receipt.
  • If you have a Banner hold, it will be lifted within 1 business day of payment. If you experience any problems contact the Circulation Desk, 313-593-5559.
• Fines and fees may be paid in person at the Circulation Desk by cash, check or credit card.
• Fines and fees may also 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

Fines for Non-Reserve Items

• Books - 25 cents/day.
• Periodicals (3 yrs and older) - $1/day.
• Recalled items - $15/day.
• ILL and MeLCat items - 25 cents/day for first 8 days - increases to $5.00/day after 8 days overdue .
• There is a three day grace period on fines for books, but after that, fines are retroactive, i.e., $1.00 on the fourth day.
• Overdue materials may not be renewed online if fines already equal $5 or more.
• Overdue materials may be renewed online, in person or by phone, but patrons are still responsible for any fines. (No grace period for this.)
• Lost item borrowed from this library - $75.
• Lost item borrowed through ILL or MeLCat - $100.

Fines for Reserve Items

• 2, 3, 4, and 24 hour reserve items - $1.00 per hour.
• 2, 3 and 7 day items - $5.00 per day.
• DO NOT return reserve materials to the drop box, give them to a staff person at the Circulation Desk.