[Publib] Questions about Fees

[Erope Beckum]

Paula, if the material smells to the point where it can not be returned
to the collection we at Rockford Public Library charge a replacement
cost plus an additional ten dollars for processing.  It is definitely
something that we do not want to circulate to other customers.  Once the
customer pays for the damage item it now belongs to them to do whatever
it is they wish.   We also allow for the customer to purchase a
replacement copy (exact title) if it can be secured from another source
that maybe cheaper than what we would charge them.

Erope A. Beckum
Circulation Services, Manager
Rockford Public Library
215 North Wyman Street
Rockford IL  61101
815-965-7606 ext 651
ebeckum at rockfordpubliclibrary.org



-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Paula Laurita
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 5:02 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Questions about Fees

Does anyone charge patrons fees for "smelly" books?  

We have a problem with books being returned that have to be aired out
for
days before being placed back into circulation.  We are having a
discussion
whether or not this constitutes damage to the book and if a fee should
be
imposed.  

Your input is appreciated.   

Paula S.W. Laurita
plaurita at athenslimestone.lib.al.us
Coordinator of Public Services
Athens-Limestone Public Library
405 East South Street
Athens, AL 35611
(256)232-1233 Ext. 204 

We have found that a library is not an end in itself, but a means to
many
ends.
Charles E. Rush, 1939



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