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Paris City Council adopts fine-free policy for Paris Public Library, retroactive
Summary
The council unanimously approved a retroactive fine-free policy for the Paris Public Library; staff said late fees previously averaged about $23,000 annually and that accounts block after 90 days for lost items with a $4 processing fee.
The Paris City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a fine-free policy for the Paris Public Library effective retroactively.
The library presenter (identified in the transcript as library staff) told the council the library currently charges 20 cents per day for overdue items, which staff said can accumulate and create a barrier to access. The presenter said many libraries nationwide have moved to…
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