LOST BOOKS: If you have lost a book and would like to replace the book yourself rather than paying the replacement cost, speak to library staff first to confirm this option is available for you. The condition of the replacement copy must be “very good”.
OVERDUE AND FINES: Books that are overdue accrue .25¢ a day up to $5 per book. You will receive email reminders to your UGCloud mail before your library book is due and if it is returned late you will receive another email letting you know the overdue fee. As our Library Learning Commons reopen, we are keen for our students and staff to experience this year as a fresh start. With this in mind, we are waiving overdues and fines for all outstanding materials checked out before March 31, 2020.
OVERDUE FOR MORE THAN 2 MONTHS: All books overdue for more than 2 months are considered lost and the replacement cost will be charged to your account. If it is returned you will need to pay the overdue fine amount of $5. That fee is waived if you pay for the lost book.
DAMAGED BOOKS: If a book you have borrowed has been significantly damaged, you will be charged the replacement cost of the book. Library staff will tell you the amount that is owed.
PAYMENTS: We offer two options:
SchoolCash Online - https://ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Home/SignIn / Cheque - made out to “Westside Secondary School”
“Read off” the fine. Ask at the Circulation Desk how this option works.