1 . We want to achieve zero fines and not have any items returned late. However, library fines are definitely necessary. More about fines:
Lost items
The Lost Item charge will apply if we mark an item as Considered Lost because it is not renewed within the required period. You should pay the replacement cost of the item. If it is still not renewed after the due date, you have to pay extra ￡200, plus a10 inconvenience charge. If you have paid for a Considered Lost item and find it later, you will not be returned the cost of the item, but can keep the item.
Late items
| Late item ( Not returned on time ) | Fine |
| Flexible loan items requested by another user | ￡2 per day or part of a day |
| Locker key requested by another user | ￡2 per day or part of a day |
How to avoid fines
◆ Check the “Fines & Fees” tab regularly.
◆ Check your email for requests which have changed the return date.
◆ Return the item as soon as possible to keep your fine low.
◆ Contact us if you have a problem visiting the Library to discuss your options.
How to pay your fines/charges
◆ Use credit card.
◆ Pay online using the University’s Online Store.
For more information, please contact us
◆ In person at the Library and IT Help Desk
◆ Email lib-enquiry @ york. ac. uk
◆ Phone (01904 32) 3838
Note
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1. How much will be charged for a lost book worth ￡35 before the due date?| A．￡35. | B．￡45. | C．￡210. | D．￡245. |
| A．Put off the return date at will. | B．Give back the item in person. |
| C．Have a discussion with their partners. | D．Keep an eye on the relevant information. |
| A．An official website. | B．A science magazine. |
| C．A library noticeboard. | D．An admission guide. |
2 . Being stuck at home doesn’t mean that learning stops. In fact, it's just the opposite. Here are some activities and resources to foster (促进) kids' imagination and build their curiosity at home.
Let's Get down to ScienceThe science lab at school may be closed, but kids can still put on goggles and a white lab coat and learn at home. This Test Tube Experiment Kit will make them feel like a genius in no time. Kids will get the chance to learn about basic chemistry, physics, and more by creating pop-resistant bubbles, bouncy balls, and other objects.
To Infinity (无穷) and BeyondEarth is a part of the Milky Way, but do kids know how many galaxies there are in the universe? There are so many fun and fascinating things to learn about space that the possibilities truly go to infinity and beyond. A great way to start your child's educational space adventure is with this Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space.
Take a Walk on the Wild SideBiology class is in session! Here's kids' chance to get up close and personal with a great white shark without putting on a wetsuit. This 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit allows them to get an inside look at what makes these predators of the deep so powerful. And then take an even deeper dive into a shark's world with I'm a Shark.
Let your kid take advantage of this time at home and find new ways to keep exploring the world around him.
1. What is common among these activities above?| A．They are all performed outdoors. |
| B．They are all associated with physics. |
| C．They all recommend some resources for kids to study. |
| D．They are all carried out by the way of experimenting. |
| A．The Test Tube Experiment Kit. |
| B．Discovery Real Life Sticker and Activity Book: Space. |
| C．The 4D Great White Shark Anatomy Kit. |
| D．I'm a Shark. |
| A．To gain financial benefits. | B．To save kids from boredom. |
| C．To explore new technologies. | D．To inspire kids to study at home. |
