The Library Team have removed all fines for late returns on reserved books or laptops, and all existing fines will be cleared from accounts with immediate effect.
Our Libraries are open to all and we want to do all we can to enable students to access our resources. The change in policy means that students will no longer be charged if books or laptops are returned after their due dates.
There’s no need to worry about renewing your books, this is done automatically. Only when another user requests the book, will you have seven days to return the item/s.
New process introduced
The old fines system was in place to encourage people to bring their books back on time. Under the new process now in effect, if a user fails to return a requested item after seven days, their borrowing rights will be frozen until it is returned. If after several reminders the book hasn’t been returned, a lost book fee will still be charged. This fee will be waived if the book is subsequently returned.
For this to work, we need everybody in our library community to play their part. You can check how many books you have and the status of each item online by signing into Library Search, on self-service machines, or via the My Liverpool App.
Read more about borrowing books, book renewals and checking your Library borrowing account.
Can’t find the book you need? Make use of our Get It For Me service. Simply tell us what you need and we will do our best to source it for you as quickly as possible.
We will review the impact of this change at the end of the academic year. If you have any questions or feedback about this new process, please let us know.
Help with managing the cost of living
As a student at the University of Liverpool there are a number of things we can do to help you manage the challenges of the rising cost of living, whether it is with unexpected short-term costs, or with long-term financial management.
Financial challenges can be a significant cause of anxiety, affecting your mental health, ability to focus on study and general wellbeing.
If you are in immediate financial difficulty and require support please contact our Money Advice & Guidance Team on money@liverpool.ac.uk or book an online confidential one-to-one appointment. If you are an international student, please contact our International Advice and Guidance Team on iagteam@liverpool.ac.uk or book an online confidential one-one appointment.