How do you address lost and ruined books in your library? This is a challenge libraries have always faced. There are no easy answers and yet, our collections depend on loss prevention and recovery. Tune in and decide for yourself.
The Guardian: Fine owed by George Washington
NBC: Library Waives Fees for Sully’s Waterlogged Books
Chicago Tribune Sept 2012: CPL closes book on amnesty
Smithsonian: This Library System is Willing to Forgive Your Fine…Just this Once
Queens Library: Read Down Your Fees
Book Bounty Hunter (force copy and edit your own version)
Book Bounty Hunter scrolling marquee (changes every 5 seconds)
Yikes!!! – I can’t find my library book (force copy and edit your own version)