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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