Dear Emma,
Is his Dyspraxia the reason for the huge library fines? That is, is it his
dyspraxia that means he needs the book for longer? I think that's the most
important question. If so, then perhaps the fines ought to be waived. The
next is how can you work with this member of staff to ensure that support is
in place so this does not happen again?
Regards
Pauline.
University of Oxford
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Subject: Library Fines
I wonder if anyone can advise me. A staff member with dyspraxia has run
up huge library fines (several hundred pounds). We operate extended
loan periods but this has not helped in this situation. He says that
other HEIs waive the fines for people with dyslexia and dyspraxia so
feels he should not have to pay the fines. I wondered if this was the
case at other places and whether we should consider changing our policy
on the issue? Any examples helpfully received.
king regards
Emma
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Emma Coyne
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University of Hull
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