Library fines and fees
The table below describes overdue fine and replacement fee payments recorded on the University's business administration systems from 2008/09 to the last academic year.
Fines and fees accrued from 2008/09 to 2022/23
| Academic year | Fines and fees |
|---|---|
| 2008/09 | £125,086 |
| 2009/10 | £107,427 |
| 2010/11 | £112,323 |
| 2011/12 | £114,643 |
| 2012/13 | £119,654 |
| 2013/14 | £108,971 |
| 2014/15 | £74,000 |
| 2015/16 | £72,444 |
| 2016/17 | £105,863 |
| 2017/18 | £76,120 |
| 2018/19 | £50,453 |
| 2019/20 | £35,823 |
| 2020/21 | £13,070 |
| 2021/22 | £7,915 |
| 2022/23 | £15,140 |
The money collected from library fines and fees is added to the general operating fund, which is used for purposes including maintaining opening hours and library services. It is not possible to provide a precise breakdown of expenditure of fines and fees income.