Sumner County libraries consider ending late fines; will keep replacement charges
Attendees supported eliminating small late fines to encourage returns and reduce staff time spent collecting low balances but agreed to retain charges for lost or damaged items; chair requested data on outstanding fines, collections and staff time to inform a policy change.
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A county trustee staff recommendation — relayed by the chair — prompted a broad discussion about eliminating late fines. Tracy Parker summarized the trustee office position and relayed Cindy Williams' note that eliminating fines could reduce administrative burden; one participant said, "Studies have also shown when you stop doing fines, you get your books back."
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