Library Fines
Fines are charged if you do not return your library loans by the due date. You can check on the dates items are due back, any fines that are owing and pay fines by logging into My Account in Primo - the Library Catalogue
Fines are charged for overdue items as follows.
| Loan Status | Fines |
|---|---|
| Standard Loan (14 days) | 20p per day 50p per day if recalled |
| Three Day Loan | 50p per day |
| One Day Loan | £1.00 per day |
| Videos (1 day) | 20p per day |
| Short Loan Books (10 hours) | 50p per hour |
| Short Loan (frequently used) DVD'S (15 hours) |
50p per hour |
| 3 Day DVD's | 50p per day |
Paying library fines
Online:
- Log in to My Account in Primo - the Library Catalogue
- Or you can log in to the online fine payment page directly at
- Minimum payment is £1
- A confirmation email will be sent to your University email account
In cash at:
- Hugh Owen Library - Enquiry Desk
- Physical Sciences Library - issue desk
- Thomas Parry Library - issue desk
By cheque
- Made payable to Aberystwyth University and with the cheque guarantee number on the reverse of the cheque.
- Cheques can either be taken to the desks in the same way as cash (We will need to see your cheque guarantee card,) or posted to the address show on the left.
- Be sure to include your full name and the barcode number from your Aber card
By credit card
- Please telephone 01970 622400 between
9 am and 5 pm Monday to Thursday
9 am and 4 pm on Fridays - Please note this service is for fines of £10 and over (£5 for Distance Learners)
Contact Details
Information ServicesAberystwyth University
Hugh Owen Library
Penglais
Aberystwyth
SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Fax: 01970 62 2404 Email: is@aber.ac.uk