Fine Rates
Overdue Items
Overdue notices for items checked out at Cowles Library are automatically sent via email one working day after the due date.
There is a three day grace period from the date books are due until overdue fines are charged. There is no grace period for audio-visual materials.

Overdue fines for library books and audio-visual materials are 20 cents per day. Fines for Reserve materials are 50 cents per hour.
We do not charge fines for books or audio-visual materials on days the library is closed. We DO charge fines for Reserve materials when the library is closed.

Lost Items
If you lose something that you've checked out, please notify circulation@drake.edu immediately. Charges for lost books or audio-visual items include the replacement price for the item, a processing fee, and any late fees incurred if the item was overdue when reported lost.

Paying fines
Users who have fines have the following payment options.

Pay at the Payments Desk
You can pay at the Payments Desk (top of the stairs, turn left) anytime the Library building is open. We can accept cash (U.S. currency) or checks only. We are not currently able to process credit or debit cards. If you are off-campus and want to mail a check, the address is:

Payments Desk
Cowles Library
Drake University
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311

Pay at Student Accounts

• Call the fines desk (515) 271-2112
• Library staff will determine the amount of the fine and/or replacement costs
• We will then transfer you to Student Accounts so they can get your credit/debit card information
• Student accounts will alert the fines desk staff when the card has cleared. Library staff will then remove the fines from your Library account and any Library holds from your Banner account.