2.6.7 Overdue/Missing Library Materials
The library does not charge fines for overdue materials.
Materials not returned by assigned due date will be considered overdue.
Borrowing privileges are suspended or revoked when any materials are overdue according to criteria specified in the circulation procedures. To reinstate borrowing privileges, the patron must return materials in acceptable condition or pay for replacing the materials.
Delinquent accounts with overdue items totaling more than an amount determined as
excessive by LDRL may be referred to a collection agency for either return of the materials
in acceptable condition or payment for replacing the materials.
Failure to return library materials may result in prosecution for theft under the Missouri
Revised Statutes, sections 570.200 and 570.210.
In extreme circumstances LDRL may work with law enforcement if the person has committed the crime of library theft as describe in RSMo 570.210.
When a patron claims to have returned borrowed items and the library staff, after
searching the shelves at each of the LDRL facilities, cannot locate the items, the patron may
be required to reimburse the library for the cost of the missing items. “Claim return” of more than 3 missing items may result in suspension of borrowing privileges.
Arrangements with circulation staff may be made to make installment payment for material lost or damaged over a mutually agreed upon period of time.
Library cardholders have the right to appeal any denial of service decisions to the director. If the person is unsatisfied with the action, the appeal may be taken to the Library Board for a final decision.
Posted online September 7, 2021