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Fees and Fines

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The services listed below are charged subject to the rules for fees and fines of Dortmund University Library.

Annual fee for external users

If the loan period is exceeded by more than 40 days / if a book is lost: €25.00 administrative fee plus the cost of replacing the book

Interlibrary Loan Fees
  • A fee of € 1,50 per interlibrary loan request will be charged. This processing fee is due even if the order cannot be completed. No processing fee is charged to TU employees.
  • If copies of articles/chapters ordered exceed 20 pages, additional costs may be charged. The exact amount is determined by the library fulfilling the order.
  • The costs for interlibrary loans will be charged to your library account, please pay promptly. 
  • Interlibrary loan fees are charged in accordance with the Leihverkehrsordnung (LVO), amended by the order about the Anwendung der Leihverkehrsordnung vom 19.02.2003 (LVO) und Regelung der Auslagenerstattung (Order 214 - 5.02.10.12 of June 8, 2005) of the NRW Ministry of Innovation, Science, Research and Technology.
Document Delivery Fees

€ 52,00 per man hour, minimum € 13,00

If your outstanding fees reach €30.00 or more, your library account will be automatically suspended. 

Pay Fees

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