Fines

Fines

Charges for Fines

The Library charges fines for the late return of books:

• 50 cent (50c) per day for books from the main Library
• Two euro (€2) per day for three day loan books
• Two euro per (€2) day for DVDs, videos and audiotapes
• Four euro (€4) per day or part thereof for one day loan books 

You will not be able to borrow if you have fines totalling five euro (€5) or more on your account.

Paying your Fines

Fines are paid through your Print Credit Account. 

To pay your library fines:

1. Login to your print credit account at http://printcredit.nuigalway.ie
2. Select the ‘Library Fines’ link on the left hand side menu
3. Select the fines to pay
4. Click 'Pay Now'
5. The amount will be deducted from your print credit and the fines marked as paid on your library account.

Online access to results: If online access to your results was blocked due to an unpaid fine which you have now paid, it will be up to 48 hours before you can access your results after payment of the fine. This 48 hours excludes weekends.

Full instructions are available on this document - online payment of fines.

Final Year Students

Before the end of their degree or course final year students must:

• Check their library accounts
• Return all books and other materials
• Pay any outstanding fines.

Failure to comply with this policy will result in online access to your exam results being blocked.