Fines and Overdues
Borrowers are responsible for all books checked out on their card. Having overdue books, or accumulating fines, at one library will result in the loss of borrowing privileges at all libraries in the Novanet system.
Checking fines and overdues
- Overdue notices are sent one week after the item becomes overdue.
- Statements of account are sent at the beginning of every month for all debts incurred in the past three months.
- Check to see if you owe any fines by logging into your Novanet library account. Use the barcode at the bottom of your ID card and the last four digits of your phone number.
Lost or damaged books
- Lost or damaged books are replaced at the borrower's expense.
- Charges include fines owing on the book, the cost to replace the book and a processing charge.
Paying fines
Fines can be paid at any Novanet library circulation desk. Overdue fines vary by library so please select the appropriate library for more information.
| Loan type | Fine |
| Reserve material | $1.00 per hour to a maximum of $20.00 |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day to a maximum of $20.00 |
Payment methods accepted: Cash or DalCard.
| Loan type | Fine |
| 2 hour loan | $1.00 per hour |
| 24 hour loan | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan | $1.00 per day |
| 1 week loan | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payments accepted at Tupper site only.
Payment methods: Cash, DalCard, Debit, American Express, MasterCard or Visa.
| Loan type | Fine |
| 2 hour loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per hour |
| 24 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| 1 week loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, DalCard, Debit, American Express, MasterCard or Visa.
| Loan type | Fine |
| Reserve material | $1.00 per hour |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, Debit, Mastercard, Visa, & DalCard
| Loan type | Fine |
| 3 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 24 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| 7 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, Debit, DalCard, Visa, Mastercard, American Express.
Dunn
| Loan type | Fine |
| Reserve material | $1.00 per hour to a maximum of $20.00 |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day to a maximum of $20.00 |
Payment methods accepted: Cash or DalCard.
Kellogg
| Loan type | Fine |
| 2 hour loan | $1.00 per hour |
| 24 hour loan | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan | $1.00 per day |
| 1 week loan | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payments accepted at Tupper site only.
Payment methods: Cash, DalCard, Debit, American Express, MasterCard or Visa.
Killam
| Loan type | Fine |
| 2 hour loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per hour |
| 24 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| 1 week loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, DalCard, Debit, American Express, MasterCard or Visa.
MacRae
| Loan type | Fine |
| Reserve material | $1.00 per hour |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, Debit, Mastercard, Visa, & DalCard
Sexton
| Loan type | Fine |
| 3 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 24 hour loan (Reserve) | $0.25 per hour |
| 3 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| 7 day loan (Reserve) | $1.00 per day |
| Recalled material | $1.00 per day |
Payment methods accepted: Cash, Debit, DalCard, Visa, Mastercard, American Express.