[aisle] Late Fees for Books

[Michelle Harris]

I do not charge overdue fines at any level K-12.  We do, however, charge
for damage or loss. Like others have said, it removes a negative
image/experience for the students and it SIGNIFICANTLY cuts down on the
work I had to do to track and collect overdues.

Michelle Harris
Heyworth CUSD #4

On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 9:16 AM Mrs. Kuzminski via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> We have done away with overdue fines as well.  I must admit that I was
> quite hesitant and was probably the last school in our district holding on
> to them, but I'm so glad I finally did.  That headache is gone!  Instead
> once the book is overdue by 30 days, Destiny automatically marks the book
> lost and charges the patron the replacement cost of the book.  My students
> get email overdue reminders every Monday, so I no longer feel like I need
> to be chasing kids for their books.  If the books come back,
> Destiny automatically deleted the replacement cost.
>
>
> *Amanda Kuzminski*
> *Library Media Specialist*
> Orland Junior High School
> Orland Park, IL
> 708-364-4214
>
>
> *The single clenched fist lifted and ready, or the open asking hand held
> out and waiting. Choose: for we meet by one or the other.*
> *    - Carl Sandburg*
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 8:30 AM Anita Beaman via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> How many of you charge late fees for library books? My new district does
>> at the high school level and I'd like to do away with this.  I know my
>> admin will ask what other districts do.
>>
>> If you do charge late fees, what do you feel are the advantages?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Anita
>>
>> --
>> "There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence so
>> important, as living within your means."--Calvin Coolidge
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*Michelle Harris*
District Librarian
Heyworth CUSD #4
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