[OPLINLIST] Read off Your Fines Question

[Shelley Bylica]

Mike,

 

Fascinating idea. We never did fine forgiveness. Our administration was
always afraid that people would abuse it - i.e. people would just not pay
their fines and wait until fine forgiveness rolled around, cutting into the
little revenue that we do get from fine collections. 

 

It sounds to me that your idea would best benefit the heavily read teens -
smart kids aged 13-17 who will check out a lot of books at one time,
actually read them, but can be a tad irresponsible. This is the group that
parents beg us could "work off" their fines - and also the group that tends
to become non-users when they end up with that big fine that they have to
pay for once they turn 18. 

 

I would be interested in learning how well a program like this went. 

 

Shelley Bylica

Marvin Memorial LIbrary

 

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Subject: [OPLINLIST] Read off Your Fines Question

 

OPLIN Libraries:

 

We are looking to have a Read off Your Fines for the month of April in
celebration of National Library Week and I'm curious to know from other
libraries if they only deduct late fees or also include fees with lost or
damaged items. 

 

Historically we have only done late fees.  Your input would be greatly
appreciated. 

 

Thanks, 

 

Mike Hensel

Director, MLIS

London Public Library

20 E. First Street

London, OH 43140

www.mylondonlibrary.org

740-852-9543

Mobile 614-325-1429

 

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