Fines and Fees

Late Returns and Late Fees

If the borrowed materials are not returned within the return period;

a) The user pays a "Material Return Delay* Fee" for each item returned to the Library after the due date.

*Delay Fee: Daily for regular materials: 1.- (One) TL.

Hourly for Reserved Materials: 2.- (Two) TL.

The daily overdue fine amount to be paid for each overdue material is determined by the Library Commission at the beginning of each semester / academic year and announced with the approval of the Rector's Office.

It is the user's own responsibility to return the borrowed resource on time or to follow the consequences that may occur in case of failure to do so. For account monitoringfrom the websiteor by phone orkutuphane@gidatarim.edu.trcan get information by sending a message to the address.

Lost or Damaged Materials

In case the borrowed materials are lost or damaged by the user;

1. Loss or damage is reported by the user to the relevant unit of the Library.
2. A reminder letter is sent to (Faculty / Vocational School / Institute / Preparatory Class Directorate and related units) every month for the borrowed material that is not returned on time. If the borrowed material is not returned to the Library within 3 months from the end of the return period, it is considered lost and the Library Management initiates the loss procedures. The situation is notified to the Rector's Office for legal action.
3. When the borrowed material is overdue 20 times, the library notifies the reader of this situation. In case of repetition, the reader cannot borrow materials from the library until the end of the semester.
4. If the borrowed material is lost or damaged, the user is obliged to provide the same material as the one lost or damaged.

If the material cannot be found;

A 50% transaction fee is added to the current price of the materials that can be found in domestic and foreign markets.

In case of loss of materials in the Reserve Unit (short-term lending unit), 100% transaction fee is added to the current price.

In case of loss of out-of-print materials, the price determined by the Department of Library and Documentation and Turkish Lira equivalent to $100 is charged. Calculations are based on the daily Central Bank dollar exchange rate.

5. The User shall also pay a Materials Return Delay Fee for the time elapsed since the last date for the return of lost or damaged materials.

Payment of Fees

Fees such as Material Return Delay Fee, Material Damage Fee, etc. are recorded as Library Debt by the Library Automation system and the Lending Unit. The Library Debt is paid to the relevant unit against a receipt. In case of any dispute, the Library's records will prevail.

Sanctions to be Applied

1. No materials will be lent to users with outstanding library debts.
2. In the event of loss or damage (irreparable loss or damage) of rare and irreplaceable materials of special value, the right to use the library will be suspended for the period deemed appropriate by the Department of Library and Documentation. In such cases, the Material Damage / Loss Fee is specifically determined. In addition, disciplinary proceedings and other sanctions will be imposed on those responsible.
3. Library staff prepares a report against the relevant persons in case of inappropriate behavior in the library, destructive practices towards books and library materials, unauthorized removal of materials out of the Library without registration, deliberate repetition of loss or damage cases. Their right to use the Library is restricted by the University Administration, a disciplinary investigation is opened against them and other sanctions are applied.