No Overdue Fines Policy
In accordance with the American Library Association’s Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a Form of Social Inequality the Grossmont College Library will no longer levy overdue fines on library materials.
However, replacement fees for lost or damaged materials will still be charged.
Charges, Invoices, Blocks
The Library charges fees for damaged and/or lost library materials equivalent to the
amount required to either fix or replace the item, as determined by Grossmont College
Library Acquisitions and the Dean of LTR.
Invoices are sent via email and information is sent to Admissions & Records for potential
registration blocks. Blocks are taken care of at:
Grossmont College Cashier's Office
grossmont.cashier@gcccd.edu
(619) 644-7660
Appeals
Patrons who wish to dispute Library circulation policies should:
- First attempt to resolve issues on an informal level with a library staff member.
- If the issue is not resolved at an information level, contact the Public Services
Library Technician or the Library Chair who will review the situation.
- The final step is to appeal to the Dean of the Learning and Technology Resources.
To start an appeal, patrons should submit a written statement including the reason
for the appeal and a way to contact the sender with a decision. Appeals should be
submitted to library staff at the Circulation Desk.
Students may discuss their concerns with the Dean of Student Affairs at any time.