If you would like to appeal a fine or fees associated with equipment you borrowed from MERIT, please fill-out the Equipment Fine Appeal form completely and with as much detail as possible.
- You have until the end of the academic term during which the equipment was borrowed to appeal any fines (for example: if a fine is received in March, you must appeal by May)
- You will be notified within one week of submitting an appeal whether the appeal is approved or denied (with a stated reason for approval/denial)
- For questions on how to fill out the form, feel free to ask us by contacting the MERIT public service desk: in-person, by email (library@education.wisc.edu), or by phone (608-263-4750)
Be aware, the following reasons will result in the denial of the appeal:
- Unaware of the due date
- Due date is verbally communicated at checkout
- 2 automatic email reminders are sent from the GLS InfoLab Technology Group (technologycirculation@library.wisc.edu); 1st sent 39 hours in advance, the 2nd sent 15 hours in advance of the due date
- Due date is available to view in the InfoLab Patron Portal account
- Unaware of MERIT hours
- MERIT open hours are available on the MERIT website
- MERIT open hours are posted throughout Teacher Education building
- MERIT open hours are listed on the UW Libraries website
- MERIT open hours are available to view in the InfoLab Patron Portal
- Unaware of equipment policies (did not read the equipment policies)
- By checking out MERIT equipment with your current UW WisCard you agree to and accept the policies posted online (and available in print).
- Policies are available on the InfoLab Patron Portal
- Policies are available on the MERIT website
- A paper copy of loan policies is available at MERIT service desk
- Returned equipment to the MERIT drop-box on Clymer place
- There is a sign on the drop-box stating equipment may not be placed inside the box. You must return equipment to MERIT public service desk
- Making an appeal after the academic term during which the equipment was checked-out