Charges are levied for overdue, lost, damaged materials and equipment.

(1) Replacement charges will include cost of replacement plus a processing fee. Replacement costs for items that are no longer in print or not available for purchase will be based upon the cost of a similar item plus a processing fee.

(2) Charges for overdue materials will be according to a fee schedule that is posted in the circulation desk area and the LMC web site and brochure. Students may appeal charges by following the library fines appeal procedure as detailed in the LMC manual of policies and procedures, a copy of which is available in the reserve collection.

(3) When materials are not returned, or charges not paid, holds are placed on the transcript records of those involved—only as a sanction to cause the ultimate return of library media material in order to protect the integrity of the library collection.

(4) In extreme cases, when expensive or valuable items are involved, the provisions of RCW 27.12.340 may be invoked.