The Library no longer charges fines. However, if you have a book on loan that is requested by another customer and you don’t return it, you will not be able to borrow or request any more items until it is returned.

Lost/considered lost items

Very overdue items will be considered lost and borrowers will be invoiced for their replacement cost. There is a standard replacement charge of £45 per item.

If you have lost an item, contact the Library as soon as possible and we will invoice you for a replacement.

Lost Inter-Library Loan books

Overdue or lost Inter-Library Loans will incur a £235.70 replacement charge (which includes a vatable administration fee).

Help with charges

If you need to talk to someone about charges on your library record, or are having financial difficulties, please contact your nearest Customer Service Desk.

The Library Borrowers Policy has been created in order to set down the responsibilities of QUB Library Services and its customers in terms of loans and charges.

Full Library regulations are available from the University General Regulations web page.

Updated January 2026