3.1.6 — Library Fee Schedules

Effective: July 1, 2025
Last Reviewed: June 17, 2025

  1. Authorization

    2. The Library Fee Schedules included in this policy are established by the Board of Library Trustees of the Jacksonville Public Library and are authorized through policy 3.1.5 Library Fees.

  2. Fees for Lost or Damaged Materials

    3. Borrowers who fail to return borrowed materials or who return them damaged or in a condition unsuitable for future use will be charged the price listed in the Library’s inventory records.

  3. Collection Agency Fee

    4. A fee of $10.00 will be added to each account sent to the collection agency for recovery.

    Service Cost
    Collection Agency fee (per account) $10.00

  4. Non-Resident Fees

    5. A fee of $175.00 will be charged annually for each Non-Resident Subscriber account.

    Service Cost
    Non-Resident Subscriber Fee (per year) $175.00

  5. Computer & Printing Fees
    6. Service Cost
    Guest pass (per day) $2.00
    Black & white print or copy (per page) $.15
    Color print or copy (per page) $.50
    Scan (per job) $.05

  6. Interlibrary Loan Fees

    7. The Library assesses fees on the customer’s account based on the late, lost or damage fees assessed by the owning library.

    Service Cost
    Interlibrary Loan Fees $ varies—determined by owning library
  7. Procedures

    The Board of Library Trustees authorizes the Library Director to establish procedures to administer this policy, and to delegate any and all responsibilities herein to other staff through such procedures, including the assessment, waiving and/or refunding of library fees.

  8. Associated Library Policies
    1. 3.1.1--Customer Account and Privileges, Jacksonville Public Library Policy
    2. 3.1.2--Confidentiality of Registration and Circulation Records, Jacksonville Public Library Policy
    3. 3.1.3--Borrowing Library Materials, Jacksonville Public Library Policy
    4. 3.1.4--Borrowing Limit Schedules, Jacksonville Public Library Policy
    5. 3.1.5--Library Fees, Jacksonville Public Library Policy
  9. Relevant Laws and Legislation
    1. 111.830 – Library Conference Facilities Special Revenue Fund, Ordinance Code
    2. 662.104 – Fees authorized in certain instances, Ordinance Code
    3. 662.105 – Non-residents authorized library privileges, Ordinance Code
    4. 662.106 – Failure to return library materials, Ordinance Code
    5. 90.102. - Authority of Board, Ordinance Code.
    6. 662 - LIBRARY SYSTEM AND SERVICES, Ordinance Code