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Library Books Due Date (no time given)

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  • 23-11-2009 10:30am
    #1
    samsamson
    Registered Users Posts: 376 ✭✭


    I've got some books to hand into the library on Wed. But I won't be able to get in there till around half 5.

    The receipt just says the due date is 25/11/09. Do I need to get them back in before a certain time though to avoid fines?

    Is the time they're due the same time I took them out 2 weeks ago or anything?


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    #2
    RandolphEsq
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    It's the time you took them out at to the nearest second


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    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    The poster above is right most of the time. Though a few items have different due times. I'd check on your UCD Connect account to make sure, also unless they are short loans you could renew them


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    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    parker kent wrote: »
    The poster above is right all of the time.

    FYP


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    Alyosha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭Alyosha


    parker kent wrote: »
    The poster above is wrong

    FYP

    Short Loans are to the second as Randolph put it. Fines kick in then for every hour you are late.

    General Loans you get until the library closes. So you will have until midnight on Wednesday. Fines kick in then for every day you are are late. Week Loans are the same I think.


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    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    Alyosha wrote: »
    Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blahBlah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

    FYP too


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    #7
    bnt
    Registered Users Posts: 13,010 ✭✭✭✭bnt


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    FYP too
    What the FCK does FYP mean?

    Death has this much to be said for it:
    You don’t have to get out of bed for it.
    Wherever you happen to be
    They bring it to you—free.

    — Kingsley Amis



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    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    Alyosha wrote: »
    FYP

    Short Loans are to the second as Randolph put it. Fines kick in then for every hour you are late.

    General Loans you get until the library closes. So you will have until midnight on Wednesday. Fines kick in then for every day you are are late. Week Loans are the same I think.

    Well I meant that he was right to say some are to the second, but that others are not. Use of the word "most" was the wrong choice. In my head I knew what I meant! The UCD connect check is the best thing to do if the OP is unsure about the particular item on loan.

    Don't worry, it's OK I am a librarian :D I've wanted to say that for a while now....:D


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    convert
    Registered Users Posts: 9,338 ✭✭✭convert


    Don't forget about superfines!!!


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    RandolphEsq
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    convert wrote: »
    Don't forget about superfines!!!

    Superfines aren't there this year. Neither is the midnight opening. What a jip!


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    delta_bravo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    Superfines aren't there this year. Neither is the midnight opening. What a jip!

    I saw a poster on the desk of information desk in the James Joyce saying there is superfines. Not too sure if they are actually in place though


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    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    They didn't email this time to tell us so we don't have to pay them!


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    delta_bravo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    http://www.ucd.ie/library/about/policies_and_regulations/superfines.html



    Superfines
    Short Loan General Loan Week Loan Max Fine
    €1.50 per hour €1.50 per day €6.00 per day €100 per item

    From Monday 23rd November, until Friday 18th December, all UCD Library branches will increase fines due to the high demand for books. We have listed below answers to several anticipated questions regarding the increase in fines. However, please contact Reader Services (ph: 716 7627 or email reader.services@ucd.ie) if you have any further questions or concerns regarding the fines.



    Q.Why has the Library decided to increase the fines?
    A. During very busy exam times books are often returned late, so to try stop this and to help keep the books in circulation we have decided to increase the fines.

    Q. If I borrow a book before the 23/11/09, will I be charged at the higher rate if the book is returned late after that date?
    A. We will only charge you at the higher rate from the 23rd November onwards.

    Q. If I have an exam on the day the book is due back will I have superfines?
    A. The Library has always waived fines on Short Loan books if you have an exam at the time the book is due, but only if you return the book that day.

    Q. Do superfines apply to all Library stock?
    A. Yes, superfines apply to all items borrowed from all UCD branch libraries during these dates.


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    convert
    Registered Users Posts: 9,338 ✭✭✭convert


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    They didn't email this time to tell us so we don't have to pay them!

    Email went around last night/this morning re Superfines.


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    parker kent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,289 ✭✭✭parker kent


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    Superfines aren't there this year. Neither is the midnight opening. What a jip!

    Library is open till midnight, I was there last night


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    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    convert wrote: »
    Email went around last night/this morning re Superfines.
    parker kent wrote: »
    Library is open till midnight, I was there last night

    cookie4_640.jpg


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    Alyosha
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    Sympathy thanks for you Randolph. Books are not due back to the nearest second, the library is open until midnight and superfines are in place. Cookie come with milk?


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    #18
    RandolphEsq
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    Alyosha wrote: »
    Sympathy thanks for you Randolph. Books are not due back to the nearest second, the library is open until midnight and superfines are in place. Cookie come with milk?

    No cookie for you. Me no like you


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    convert
    Registered Users Posts: 9,338 ✭✭✭convert


    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    cookie4_640.jpg

    One should never take cookies from strangers!


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    #20
    RandolphEsq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,296 ✭✭✭RandolphEsq


    convert wrote: »
    One should never take cookies from strangers!

    I, like you, frequent the impersonal surrounds of UCD on a daily basis. So I'm not a stranger
    /eat my cookie


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    #21
    The_Minister
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    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    FYP too

    [Mod-hat] Now, now, settle down [/mod-hat]


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