> 1. Do you think that issuing fines for late return of library items is a
> successful deterrent?
> Yes.Everybody else who uses Blockbuster, public libraries etc seems to
be able to cope with this. I don't see why our readers are any different.
>
> 2. How many of you do or don't use fines?
> We fine for late books
>
> 3. How quickly do the fines kick in and how much do you charge?
> Our readers are fined 10p a day. They get a day's grace before the fines
kick in but they can renew by e-mail, telephone or on-line
>
> 4. What do you do if the borrower refuses to pay?
> Stop their membership. Because we are an HE provider it would probably be
more trouble than it's worth to raise invoices for fines.
>
> 5. Do you use any other measures to ensure the return of borrowed items?
> No
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kirkwood, Michelle [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 21 November 2005 11:36
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Fines for overdues - do they work?
>
>
> Apologies for cross-posting.
>
> Here in the North Glasgow Division we are having discussions around the
> success or otherwise of fining staff for late return of books. I was
> wondering whether I could ask you a few questions:
>
>
>
> Please when you respond can you indicate which type of library you are.
>
> Regards
>
> Michelle
>
> Michelle Kirkwood
> GRI Library Manager / Clinical Effectiveness Librarian
> NGD Library Service
> 10 Alexandra Parade
> Glasgow
> G31 2ER
>
> Tel: 0141 211 4760 (x24760)
> Fax: 0141 211 4802
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