In order to protect VWC library's borrowing privileges and maintain a positive working relationship with libraries that lend to us, the Interlibrary Loan Department has instituted the following policies regarding overdue ILL materials:
- Interlibrary loan privileges for borrowers who have an overdue ILL item or outstanding bills will be suspended until the overdue materials are returned and/or payment received.
- For each unreturned item, the borrower will be billed the cost to replace the item (determined by the lending library) as well as a $25.00 processing fee. Items returned after payment has been made will result in a refund of the replacement fee only if Hofheimer Library does not own the item. The $25.00 processing fee will not be refunded.
- When an interlibrary loan item is not returned, a block will be placed on the patron's VWC account. This block may prevent the patron from registering for classes, utilizing campus facilities, and receiving a transcript or diploma. This campus-wide block will remain in place until the account is paid in full or the material is returned.
On rare occasions, the ILL Department may need to recall an item because the lending library has requested its immediate return.