It was my understanding that a lending library in the church should not charge a fee to check out VCs or DVDs. I would like to hear what others are doing and if this is legal.
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Okay- this is an Old POST, but in line with the questions I've been asking myself. We have been charging fines 5 cents per day up to .50 for children's books, and 10 cents per day up to a 1.00 per item for adult materials. I've really been toying with doing away with the fines, but asking for a donation to the library's work- maybe a piggy bank with a removable plug or something like that. My question is what motivates people to return books besides fines?
My church voted to charge $1.00 per day, per DVD or Video that is returned late. We also charge .10 cents per day per other media items. I know that some libraries do not do this, but it certainly is helpful in obtaining more materials and is a good vehicle for teaching responsibility. It must be legal, the city libraries charge for late fees.
We charge a dollar per week for DVD's. At one time it was not done so I think there must have been some good reasons to start it. Most people understand that the money helps to buy more resources and to keep people responsible and good stewards. If it is is truly a hardship for someone we have waived the fee. We try to extend grace where possible as well with our fines. We do expect someone to pay for a lost or damaged item.
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Okay- this is an Old POST, but in line with the questions I've been asking myself. We have been charging fines 5 cents per day up to .50 for children's books, and 10 cents per day up to a 1.00 per item for adult materials. I've really been toying with doing away with the fines, but asking for a donation to the library's work- maybe a piggy bank with a removable plug or something like that. My question is what motivates people to return books besides fines?
Our library has never charged late fines or charge a fee to check out videos or DVDs. This has worked for us too.
Rita Kirkland
I think the borrower should pay for any lost or damaged items. Most members will offer to pay for any lost items or replace that item.
mary