What happens if you don't return an Inter-library-loan of a book? pay 4 book or no more loans?

I've got a book that can't be found, and it's out of print, it's not for sale anywhere. But it's a family history book that was put out in 1954.What happens if you don't return an Inter-library-loan of a book? pay 4 book or no more loans?It varies in different library systems. Your library probably has an Internet site. They will give the rules in there.



They all prefer that you "fess up" and sort things out with them. You may be charged some money, but not punished.What happens if you don't return an Inter-library-loan of a book? pay 4 book or no more loans?It's unlikely you'll have to pay the entire price of the book. They'll probably charge you a nominal fee, but it's a lot less if you tell them before they have to ask you.What happens if you don't return an Inter-library-loan of a book? pay 4 book or no more loans?You become a thief, that's what happens. Don't do that to yourself.What happens if you don't return an Inter-library-loan of a book? pay 4 book or no more loans?
I would ask your local public library. The policies on this vary. For instance if it was a public library or say an academic library that the book came from. But in most public library cases they make you pay and you can still take books out. But before you keep the book check to see if you can find it on ebay or something. I mean what happens if someone else is looking for that book and keep it? just something to consider.