You can also view our Frequently Asked Questions about borrowing Sims Library materials
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Each user is financially responsible for all penalties incurred, including damage,
misuse and late fees, up to the cost of repair or replacement.
Items returned with missing pieces are considered damaged.
Return or renew materials on or before the due date. Log in to your Library Account to keep track.
Eligible items with a semester-long loan period cannot be renewed until after the
semester end date.
Items returned when the Library is closed will be processed the following business
day. See Library Hours.
The Library’s primary method of communication is Southeastern email.
As a courtesy, the Library will send email reminder notices regarding due dates, overdue
items and accrued fees.
In the event of a declared emergency library closure, students may return devices
to the Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department.
Students who experience an extenuating circumstance (ie. medical emergency, family
emergency) impacting the timely return of their library-owned materials should contact [email protected] prior to their due date.
Library privileges may be suspended at any time due to damage, late returns or other
misuse.
For more information, see Fines, Fees and Appeals below
Library materials are the property of the State of Louisiana.
Late Fees
Most library materials do not accrue a late fee.
Special items will be charged a $5.00 per day late fee, up to $60.00.
Rooms
Course Reserves
Hourly Equipment
Items not returned before the due date will result in item(s) being considered Lost.
Damaged and Lost Items
Specialists may be consulted regarding repair costs. Therefore, repair costs may
vary and users may not be billed immediately.
Replacement costs may fluctuate due to market and supply trends.
Damaged Items
Users are responsible for returning library materials and associated pieces in the
same condition as when they were checked out.
Types of damage that will result in charges include, but are not limited to:
Books/Scores
Water/Drink/Food stains
Pen/Pencil/Highlighter marks
Torn/Ripped covers or pages
Sticky notes/tape
Offensive odors
Missing pieces
AV
Water/Drink/Food stains
Pen/Pencil/Highlighter marks
Torn/Ripped case or inserts
Scratched or Damaged media
Offensive odors
Missing pieces
Equipment
Water/Drink/Food spills
Stains/Stickers
Scratches/Cracks
Offensive odors
Missing pieces
Lost Items
User will be billed replacement cost for items not returned within a specified time
after the due date.
Books/AV – 30 Days* after due date
Not refundable after 3 months
Equipment – 7 Days* after due date
Chromebooks will be remotely disabled at this time
Not refundable after 30 days
Group Study Rooms – 7 Days* after due date
Sims Library does not accept user-purchased replacement items in lieu of replacement
charges.
*Past due time periods may be shortened at the end of the semester.
Stolen Items
If Library materials are stolen from a user, the user should the theft immediately
to the proper authorities and notify the Library as soon as possible. If the patron
can provide a copy of the police report or official documentation from the police
department with a file number, then overdue fines and service charges (if any) will
be waived, and the user will only be charged for the replacement cost of the item. The user is responsible for the replacement cost of the item in all circumstances.
Appeal of Fees or Loss of Privileges
Users who are not satisfied with the resolution of their inquiries regarding library
fees or loss of privileges may file a formal appeal, as long as they have not paid
the charges under dispute.
Only users who were charged library fees or lost privileges may use the appeals process.
Appeals made on behalf of others will not be accepted.
The following circumstances are not grounds for filing an appeal
Lack of knowledge of Library policy
Lack of understanding of Library policy
Lack of understanding of Library operating hours
Inability to pay fees
Failure to receive a courtesy email notice
Instances where the user loaned Library materials to others who failed to return them.
