Q. I've lost a library book, and I've bought a replacement copy. Why am I still being charged an administration fee?

If you have lost a library book and provided a replacement copy, an administration fee of £7.00 is also payable. This charge is made in consideration of the staff time and resources required to remove the missing copy from library circulation; add the new copy to the catalogue and prepare it for loan, including attaching new barcodes.

Please note that any replacement items are subject to the approval of our Resources teams and must be the newest edition of the lost item, in new condition and not ex-library stock. We may refuse to accept a replacement copy that does not meet these conditions. If you would like to provide a replacement copy and are unsure about what you need to buy, please contact library@le.ac.uk for further advice.