[ISLMA-Share] HS Fines / Replacement Fees

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We don't charge overdues, but book must be returned to  check out another
book. Overdue notices are emailed but students don't always check email on
their ipads. I have a conversation if they reach the 3rd week overdue, and
phone home after a month overdue. 6 weeks overdue is considered lost, & a
bill goes home. We do charge for lost and damaged books.

Marji Gibbs            gibbsm at salemhigh.com
Salem Community High School Media Center
1200 N. Broadway Salem IL 62881
618/548-0727 Fax 618/548-0727
www.salemhigh.com/mc/index.htm


On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 8:45 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> We issue overdue notices and just as others have mentioned, it eventually
> runs into Lost status and we charge the full price of the book. No overdue
> fines but there are replacement fines. We also check textbooks out through
> our system so we do have a rule that you can't get your textbooks until all
> your other books are turned in. This helps a lot.
>
> *Kari Stevenson*, *MLIS*
> Teacher-Librarian / Castle View HS
> Douglas County Public Schools
> 303.387.9100
> klstevenson at dcsdk12.org
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> On 15 September 2016 at 07:06, Email list for the Illinois School Library
> Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
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>> We do not charge fees for late books. Once the book is overdue, I send
>> out notices and seek out individual students and have a discussion with
>> them about the whereabouts of the book. Most of the time that is all that's
>> needed.
>>
>>
>>
>> However, after 60 days the book goes into "lost" status and accrues a $30
>> replacement fee. This fee shows up on their student account and on a bill
>> that goes to their parents. That is very effective at getting back the last
>> few books.
>>
>>
>>
>> That fee can follow a student all four years. If they are seniors and
>> have fees, they wouldn't receive their cap and gown until they are paid. I
>> send letters to parents whose students have unresolved fees prior to
>> registration every summer, and I've had students show up with all their
>> overdue library books.
>>
>>
>>
>> I accept similar copies of the book in exchange for fees if the book is
>> really lost. So a family can buy a used copy on Amazon for $.01 plus $3.99
>> shipping, and as long as it is in good condition, I'll accept it.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you decide not to or don't collect fees, I find that it is essential
>> to have a procedure in place that your administration will support and
>> enforce.
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps!
>> Gretchen Zaitzeff
>> University High School
>> Normal, IL
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>> *Subject:* [ISLMA-Share] HS Fines / Replacement Fees
>>
>> Hello, all!
>>
>>
>>
>> If your school (particularly if you’re a high school) doesn’t charge
>> fines and/or replacement fees for late/lost/damaged books, what strategies
>> have you employed to get the books back?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Kate Rogers
>>
>> Downers Grove South High School
>>
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