Fines for the late return of borrowed items are charged according to the table below. While the Library strives to meet your information needs, we are equally committed to the needs of our other users. Your efforts to return the borrowed items on time are much appreciated by the Library and the rest of the HKBU community.
| Loan Type | Overdue Fine Payable | Grace Period* | Maximum Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Collection | HK$ 0 (Except for recalled items) | — | HK 0 |
| Books borrowed from local UGC libraries (HKALL) | HK$ 2 per day (Except for recalled items) | 3-Day | HK$ 100 |
| Recalled General Books & Recalled books borrowed from local UGC libraries (HKALL) | HK$ 4 per day | 3-Day | HK$ 100 |
| Multimedia Items, Popular Books & Exhibition Books | HK$ 2 per day | 3-Day | HK$ 100 |
| Course Readings | HK$ 2 per hour | 10-minute | HK$ 60 |
| Special Materials (e.g., Reference, Serials, Special Collections, etc.) | HK$ 2 per day | No grace period | HK$ 100 |
| Laptop & Tablets | HK$ 20 per hour | No grace period | HK$ 1,000 |
| IT Accessories | HK$ 20 per hour | No grace period | HK$ 200 |
*Grace period is counted by calendar days.
The Library will assume that any outstanding borrowed item that has reached the maximum overdue fine has been lost by the borrower. For lost or damaged library items, you will be responsible for paying the full value of the replacement, a binding and processing charge, and the overdue fines accrued (if any) accordingly.
For further inquiries on Library fines/charges, please contact the User Services Counter at 3411-7444 for assistance.
Last updated: 16 June 2025