[OPLINLIST] Library Fines

[James Nagy]

A quick question:  Does your library charge fines for juvenile cardholders?  Or, even better, how many libraries do not charge fines at all?  
 
I'm trying to make the argument that a majority of juveniles do not use the library due to either having fines on their record or they're too scared to use the library because they don't want to accumulate fines.
 
Thanks in advance!
 
 
James Nagy
Circulation Services Manager
Massillon Public Library
208 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, OH  44646
330-832-9831 Ext. 332 (Work)
330-830-2182 (Fax)
nagyja at massillonlibrary.org
 
 
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