That sounds really good and very encouraging. It supports what I have always thought
Many thanks
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Frances Hendrix
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Abigail Luthmann
Sent: 18 September 2011 17:38
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Subject: Proof of ID - responses
Hello all,
Record response for this one, summary attached of ID requirements - or not - of 16 authorities.
Essex, who had undertaken research into the impact of not asking for ID had the following to report:
"When introduced this did slightly improve overall membership figures but the main impact has been in membership by disengaged minorities, especially the homeless, women in refuges, refugees, travellers & youths, where membership has increased considerably.
Comparison of stock loss data before and after the introduction shows no significant impact overall but we do encounter the odd case of systematic fraud by criminal elements."
A positive result, in terms of increased membership and negligible stock loss impact.
Best wishes,
Abi
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