Read & Reward: Kids Read Books to Pay Off Fines
Library fines are a fact of life for most heavy library users. But what about those who can’t afford to pay for late and lost books? In Illinois, the Rockford Public Library offers children the...
View ArticleTo Fine or Not To Fine
On and off, I see discussion about charging late fines to patrons. I know many argue that not charging late fees, but putting out a donation jar nets greater profit. I have often wondered if the...
View ArticleFine Policies and Lost Item Policies
I have recently been contacted by several reporters in reference to an article I wrote in 2017 in which I disagree with the elimination of fines and learned that I was quoted in other venues. As this...
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