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Library Fines

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Charges for overdue items

Fines are charged for overdue items. Please return books promptly. If items are returned late charges will be incurred at the following rates:

Item Type Charges per day
4-week loans 20 pence per day
1-week loans 40 pence per day
3-day loans 70 pence per day
Overnight loans / Periodicals 35 pence per day
Group Study Room 70 pence per hour
Premium Group Study Room £5.00 per hour
Inter-library loans 50 pence per day
Quick Service Collection 70 pence per hour
Staff File Collection 70 pence per hour
Laptops £5.00 per hour

Please note: if you have fines of £5.00 or over, you will not be able to renew your library books or borrow further without clearing the fine. You can pay any outstanding fines via UPay.

Library Fine Disputes

If you wish to dispute a library fine due to extenuating circumstances such as illness, family bereavement or other personal reasons, please complete the form provided.

The form is available in 2 formats. Select the form which you would prefer to use:

Please return the form (along with any supporting evidence) to:

Fines Disputes
Customer Services
J B Priestley Library
University of Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1DP

You should expect a response within 7 working days after receipt of your form.

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