Pay Fines
UC Students, staff, faculty and visiting patrons may make online credit card and in-person check or money order payments of library fines.
Please note that there are different methods for paying fines at UC Libraries (Main Campus locations and the Health Sciences Library on East Campus,) UC Blue Ash, and UC Clermont.
Pay Fines for UC Libraries
Pay fines for all libraries located on the Clifton Main Campus and the Medical East Campus (except UC Blue Ash and Clermont libraries).
Pay Online
Pay fines 24/7 with a credit or debit card. Make sure to select your correct campus locaiton.
| Type of Fine | Rate of Fine |
Maximum Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OhioLINK | 50 cents per day | $50 per item |
| SearchOhio | 50 cents per day | $50 per item |
| Recalled Item | $1 per day | No maximum amount |
| Reserves | $1 per hour | $50 per item |
| Videos | $4 per day | $60 per item |
| Reading List | $8 per day | $30 per item |
| SWORD Journals | $4 per day | $30 per item |
The Fine Appeal Committee reviews fine charges that patrons wish to appeal.
To appeal a fine, complete the Fine Appeal Form.
Please allow one to three weeks for a response from the committee.
If a user does not have a credit or debit card, in person payments of library fines may be made by check or money order (payable to the University of Cincinnati) or by Bearcat Campus Card (UC ID) at Langsam Library.
We cannot accept cash payments for fines.
- We are no longer able to process fines payments by phone.
Requests to pay by mail should first be directed to uclibcirc@ucmail.uc.edu. If approved checks or money orders would be mailed to:
The Desk at Langsam Library
Operations and User Services
Attn: Bois or Alfieri
PO Box 210033
Cincinnati , Ohio 45221-0033