The libraries only send emails to GatorLink addresses. Borrowers are responsible for renewal and return of materials to avoid incurring fines and fees. Borrowers should check their email frequently for correspondence from the libraries.
Regular Loan Notices (books and storage items)
| Type of notice | Days Relative to due date | Library Action |
|---|---|---|
| Soon-to-be-due | 7 days before due date | Send courtesy reminder to borrower |
| Item due | 1 day before due date | Send courtesy reminder to borrower |
| First overdue charge | 20 days after due date | Send email to borrower/ $5 charged per item |
| Processing charge | 25 days after due date | Send email to borrower/ $35 charged per item |
| Staff Search | 35 days after due date | Circulation Staff search for item |
| Final bill (for default price items) | No later than 55 days after due date | Send email to borrower/ borrower charged for replacement |
Recall Notices
| Type of notice | days relative to due date | library action |
|---|---|---|
| Item recalled | 10 days to 3 weeks (varies) | Send courtesy reminder to borrower |
| Item recall cancelled | Varies | Send notice to borrower |
| Item due | 1 day before due date | Send courtesy notice to borrower |
| First overdue charge | 5 days after due date | $5 charged per item |
| Processing charge | 6 days after due date | $35 charged per item |
| Staff search | 8 days after due date | Circulation Staff search for item |
| Acquisitions Department generates “to-order” report | 10 days after due date | Begin ordering replacement copy |
| Final Bill | After 10 days | Send email to borrower/ borrower charged for replacement |
| Final Bill (for default price items) | No later than 55 days after due date | Send email to borrower/ borrower charged for replacement |
Short-Term Loan Notices (journals, videos, reserves)
| Type of notice | Days relative to due date | library action |
|---|---|---|
| Item due | 1 day before due date | Send courtesy notice to borrower |
| First overdue charge | 5 days after due date | $5 charged per item |
| Processing charge | 6 days after due date | $35 charged per item |
| Staff search | 8 days after due date | Circulation Staff search for item |
| Acquisitions Department generates “to-order” report | 10 days after due date | Begin ordering replacement copy |
| Final Bill | After 10 days | Send email to borrower/ borrower charged for replacement |
| Final Bill (for default price items) | No later than 55 days after due date | Send email to borrower/ borrower charged for replacement |