Peterson Memorial Library Charges and Fees
Walla Walla University Libraries are dedicated to serving the information needs of students and faculty by providing equitable access to materials. All borrowers must present a valid WWU ID card to check out library resources and are asked to respect library property and policies. The libraries' computer system is configured to send automatic courtesy and overdue notices to the borrower's WWU email address. However, it is the borrower's responsibility to monitor their library account for lending information, including items checked out and their due dates. Unless requested by another borrower, renewals are available for most items owned by the WWU Libraries. The borrower is financially responsible for lost, stolen, or irreparably damaged library materials. The library will assess any items returned damaged and will contact the borrower if the item is deemed irreparable.
Unreturned/Damaged Items Owned by WWU Libraries
Once a library material has been overdue for more than 10 days, it is considered lost. Replacement charges and processing fees are charged to the borrower's account at the time in which the library material is officially deemed lost/damaged. Replacement charges will be refunded if a lost item is returned within one quarter of being charged. Regardless of whether payment has been made, library items remain the property of the university. Materials cannot be purchased from the library.
Lost/Unreturned/Damaged Items
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Non-Refundable Processing Fee
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$15 per item
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Most Books
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$75*
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Most Periodicals
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$20 per issue*
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Audio/Visual Media
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$250*
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Tablets, Digital Projectors, & Other Equipment
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$2,000 (maximum)
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*Books, periodicals, or A/V media may necessitate a higher replacement fee depending on the cost of the item.
Summit
Summit items are borrowed through Walla Walla University's partnership with other libraries in the Orbis Cascade Alliance. Lost or irreparably damaged Summit items have a replacement fee of $90. This will be refunded if a lost item is returned before it is processed through Summit's Annual Account Reconciliation (AAR).
Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary loans (ILL) offer access to materials not currently available within the Walla Walla University Libraries or Summit collections. Most ILLs may be acquired without additional charges to the student. In a situation where an item may only be acquired with a cost or copyright fees are required by law, the student will be notified and given the option to charge these costs to their WWU account.
There are additional fees for overdue ILL items as those resources should be returned promptly to continue a good relationship with the lending institution.
Any lost or damaged ILL items are subject to the replacement costs set by the lending library.
Interlibrary Loans Charges & Fees
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Non-Refundable Processing Fee -- Lost/Damaged Items
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$15/item
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Overdue Fines - WWU Libraries
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$1 per day
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Failure to pick up ILL item
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$5/item
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Additional Overdue Fine
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Determined by the lending institution
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Lost or damaged ILL items
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Determined by the lending institution
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ILL request fee
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Determined by the lending institution
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