Library Fines & Fees
Policy
NSU community relies on the library, its services and items to conduct teaching-learning and research activities effectively. NSU Library, in turn, relies on its patrons to support and provide timely access to the collection of library items within effort. While items are not returned in the timely manner, other users are denied to access the same resources. Library users help the library by returning or renewing the materials on or before the due date. Complying with Library Circulation Policies enables all users to share the wealth of its available resources.
Courtesy Reminder & Overdue Notices
Library borrowers will receive an advanced warning notice through email (one day earlier to the due date) to avoid library fine.
Overdue Rates for Library Items
a. Fines are calculated after the expiry of the due date.
b. For students, Tk.20.00 overdue fine is charged per calendar day for each book.
c. For students, Tk.50.00 overdue fine is charged per calendar day for for each reference book, reserved book, journal and periodical.
Lost Item(s)
In case of lost item(s), borrowers have to return the same library item(s) or have to pay the current value of lost item(s) including 20% service charge to the library. Any library item which is not returned within the six weeks after the due date has been considered as lost item.
Damaged Item(s)
Borrower is solely responsible for any kind of damage of the library item(s) after checked out. University Librarian may inquire borrower in case of physical damage found on returned item(s).
Clearing Library Fines
Library overdue fines can be paid through Bank collecting the overdue Fine Payment Slip from NSU Library Circulation Desk.