Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 08.30-22.30

Saturday: 09.00-22.30*

* No access to External Users

Hours may vary on EUI holidays and selected dates: 
See opening hours and exceptions

When are Library fines applied?

When are Library fines applied?

As a user of the EUI Library, you are part of a community that includes visiting and external researchers. Fines are applied to ensure responsible use of resources and maintain access for all users.

Overdue items

It is every EUI member responsibility to manage loans, renew or return items on time. Check your My Library Account for current loans and any outstanding fines. 

After 21 days of delay, you are blocked from borrowing new books until item is returned. 
Once your items are returned, you can borrow books again.

If fines exceed €50, you are blocked from borrowing new books, renewing your loans and access to e-resources will be temporarily suspended. Your borrowing rights and access to e-resources will be reactivated as soon as your payment is made and proof is submitted. How to pay fines.

Fines apply to all users, without exception, for:

  • Overdue books
  • Interlibrary Loans (ILLs)
  • Locker keys
  • Lost books

How fines are calculated

  • Fines are calculated automatically based on days overdue and type of material.
  • Saturdays, Sundays and days when the EUI is closed are not counted.

Item type

Fine per day

  Automatic Penalty

Normal loans/Overnight loans  

€0.50

  €70 after 1 month overdue

Interlibrary Loans

€1

  €70 after 1 month overdue

Locker keys and Lost books

€0.50

  €70 for replacement

 

Reminders

Courtesy reminders are sent via email:

  • 3 days before the due date
  • 1 and 21 days after the due date