The library uses the latest due date (A) recorded by the computer management system as the standard (can be checked by logging into "My Library"). Books should be returned before the latest due date (A) (return procedures can be handled at the main service desk, or books can be placed in the "self-service return box" as per regulations).
According to the "Regulations on the Handling of Overdue Returns, Damage, and Loss of Library Materials at Shenzhen University" (approved by the President's Office Meeting on April 15, 2014, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), readers who engage in overdue returns, damage, or loss of materials are required to compensate according to the stipulated rules. The specific provisions of the "Regulations" are as follows:
Article 4: Borrowed books and periodicals must be returned on time. For overdue returns, a late fee of 0.10 yuan per book per day will be charged. The maximum late fee shall not exceed 20 yuan per book.
Article 5: When borrowing books and periodicals, readers should check for any missing pages or damage. If there are missing pages, damage, or stains, it should be promptly reported to the library staff to have a damage stamp affixed. For readers who damage or stain books and periodicals, the following methods of handling or compensation will apply based on the extent of the damage or stain:
(1) If there are markings, annotations, smudges, or tears that can be cleaned, covered, or glued without affecting the original text and images, points will be deducted according to the "Shenzhen University Library Reader Management Measures."
(2) If books and periodicals are stained and do not require repair, points will be deducted according to the "Shenzhen University Library Reader Management Measures"; if there are stains, odors, or deformations that can be repaired, compensation for repair costs will be 50% of the book price, with a minimum of 15 yuan per book; if repair is not possible, compensation will be made according to Article 6 of these measures.
(3) If books and periodicals have loose pages, broken spines, or damaged hardcover covers that can be repaired, compensation for repair costs will be 50% of the book price, with a minimum of 15 yuan per book; if repair is not possible, compensation will be made according to Article 6 of these measures.
(4) For damage to magnetic strips, barcodes, book labels, electronic tags, or library stamps, a processing fee of 10 yuan per book will be charged. For intentional damage or cutting of books and periodicals, handling will be according to Article 7 of these measures.
Article 6: In the event of loss or severe damage to books or periodicals that cannot be repaired, compensation procedures must be promptly handled. There are two methods of compensation: purchasing the book or periodical, or paying a monetary compensation. Readers may choose either method for compensation. The requirements for each compensation method are as follows:、
(1) Purchase books and periodicals.
- Readers must ensure that the purchased books and periodicals are the same version of the original, legitimate publications (including title, author, publisher, edition, and publication date), and pay an additional processing fee of 10 yuan per book. The library does not accept any non-legitimate publications, nor any old books or photocopies that are damaged or marked.
- For theses and other non-formally published materials, compensation should be made with a reproduced copy in compliance with copyright laws.
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If compensating a hardcover book with a paperback version, the price difference must be paid, along with an additional hardcover binding fee of 20 yuan per book. If the price of the paperback version cannot be determined, the price difference will be calculated as 20% of the original hardcover book price in the library's collection.
(2) Payment of compensation.
- Minimum Compensation Amount: For general books, each book should be compensated at no less than 30 yuan. For books published before 1949, each book should be compensated at no less than 500 yuan.
- Single-volume Books: If the number of copies (i.e., the number of volumes of the book in the library collection) is greater than or equal to 3, compensation is calculated at three times the original price. If the number of copies is less than 3, compensation is calculated at four times the original price.
- Multi-volume Books: Compensation is calculated at four times the original price.
- Periodicals: Compensation is calculated at four times the original price.
(3) For overdue compensation, handle according to Article 4 of these measures.
(4) If the original book or periodical is found within one month from the date of compensation and is undamaged, it can be returned to the library, and the compensation amount can be reclaimed with the receipt. If the process is delayed, a penalty of 10 yuan per item will be charged.