Southwest Public Libraries does not charge daily, incremental fines on overdue library materials. Patrons are still responsible for returning library materials in good condition and in a timely manner.
Failure to return library materials will result in:
- Account is charged the cost of the overdue materials
- Account will be blocked from checking out other physical items
- Account could be sent to collections until items are returned (subject to $12 collection agency fee)
Failure to return Interlibrary Loan, SearchOhio or OhioLINK items will result in the following fees:
- SearchOhio items: $50 fee per lost item
- OhioLINK items: $125 fee per lost item
- Interlibrary Loan: the cost of the item and any associated fees + loss of ILL-lending privileges