What will happen if I don’t return my books on time?

Before the deadline, we will send you an email reminding you to return your media on time. Nevertheless, please check your personal account regularly. There, you will find the current, binding lending periods for your items.

For students only: Please bear in mind that the email address used for email correspondence is, by default, your FAU student email address. If you would like emails sent to a different address, add the new address to your user data in the catalog.

Charge Collection Procedure

If you forget to return your media on time, we are obligated to charge you. The amount charged is according to the Bavarian Cost Law. After receiving the warning letter, please return the requested media immediately. Otherwise, you risk additional charges.

Please pay any outstanding fees at a payment terminal using your FAUcard, OHMcard, library card, or guest card from the Studentenwerk.

Reclaim Procedure

For research staff members, a reclaim procedure will be initiated after the deadline has expired. If you fail to return the media, you will be responsible for paying for the new literature that will be purchased as a substitute.