UKZN Library Fines and Overdues
Daily fines are charged for all overdue items. Fines may vary according to the category of material.
A fine per day is levied for all library books, audio-tapes, CDs and journals that are returned late. A fine per day will be levied for all Multimedia items.
The fine for Academic Reserve material is R5.00 per hour, increasing to R10.00 per hour thereafter. Should a borrower incur a fine of R99.50 or more, (s)he will automatically be blocked from borrowing further material until the fine is paid.
Items are due back in the Library by closing time on the date due. All items returned after closing time may be put into the book drop at the entrance to the Library. You must return your items to the Issue Desk.
Patrons are barred from borrowing new material if any items are more than 90 days overdue and / or fines are outstanding. Please report lost or damaged items to the issue desk or cashiers office in the library from where the item was borrowed. Any borrower who fails to return items to UKZN Libraries or to any library with which UKZN has a co-operative borrowing or access agreement, or who fails to pay fines or costs owing, may have borrowing privileges withdrawn or suspended.
Students’ university record will have holds placed to prevent exam results being released, academic records printed or registration for the next semester till all items are returned and bills settled. You are able to check whether you owe money for fines online at the iCatalogue. First log-in on iCatalogue using your user ID and PIN, then go click on My Account. From here you will be able to review your account, renew your material, change your Pin or forward change of address details.
If you have FORGOTTEN YOUR PIN please contact any circulation desk and it will be removed. You will then be able to set a new Pin.
