Ohio: Columbus Metropolitan Library Will End Overdue Fines Beginning on January 1, 2017
The Columbus Metropolitan Library is the most recent library system to stop fines as a way to get patrons to return overdue books and other materials.
The library board approved the measure, which will take effect on Jan. 1, on Thursday.
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“Removing barriers to get more materials into the hands of more customers brings us closer to achieving our vision of a thriving community where wisdom prevails,” Patrick Losinski, library CEO, said in a written statement.
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See Also: Overdue Fines: What You Need to Know (1 pages; PDF via CML)
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