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Fines and charges

If you return or renew an item after the due date, you will be charged a fine. This also applies to recalled materials that are returned after the new due date.

Current fine rates
Long Loans (2 weeks/1 month/3 months)25p per day
One Week Loans75p per day
CDs50p per day
Overnight Loans (including DVDs)50p per hour (or any part there of)

Please note that charges are also made for lost items and any items that are returned damaged

To pay fines

Pay at the Library Issue desk in person with cash or cheque (made payable to SOAS - Library).


SOAS students can also pay online using a debit or credit card via the SOAS Online Store - please allow up to 48 hours for processing of online payments. If overpayments are made no refunds are given, but your library account will be credited.