Re: [ctls-l] Overdue charges

[gpruett]

We recently lowered our maximum fine from $5.00 to $2.50 in order to eliminate any barriers to patrons returning overdue items.   We noticed that many times there were several items due back, and if the accrued fines became too much, the patron just stopped using our library.  We have had very positive feedback on this move, and no hard stats yet, but anecdotal evidence points to a confirmation of our theory.

Gretchen Pruett
Assistant Director
Georgetown Public Library
402 W. 8th St.
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-930-3551 
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Date: 02/18/2008 11:23AM
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Subject: Re: [ctls-l] Overdue charges

It sounds like we’re kind of all over the map on this.  We charge .20 per day per item, with 1 day grace period and a maximum fine of the replacement cost of the item.  I kind of like the policy of a maximum of $5.00 per item, though.  Maybe it would encourage people to bring books back.

Gail Woodward

Marlin

 

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Subject: [ctls-l] Overdue charges

 

What is your library charging for overdues these days?

 

Is it different for adults and children?

 

Does it vary by format?

 

Is there a maximum, and if so, what is it? Does that vary by format and age of patron?

 

Please respond to the list. One of our newer librarians would like to know.

 

Thanks.

Laurie

 

 

Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director

Central Texas Library System, Inc.

1005 West 41st Street

Austin , Texas 78756

www.ctls.net

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