Are you one of those people who holds onto a library book a little past the return date? Well, you no longer have to worry about paying a fine!
If you're one of those people who holds onto a library book a little longer, you'll no longer have to worry about paying a fine. The Houston Public Library will no longer charge late fines on overdue books and other borrowed items.The change went into effect Jan. 11, the library announced. It's joining other public libraries across North America in lowering financial barriers to library access.
According to the library, studies show that those that eliminated fees found a higher rate of return on borrowed items. They also saw visitors returning more often. "HPL does not expect the elimination of late fees to impact revenue in a significant way, given that revenue from fines has comprised less than 1% of the library's budget over the past five years. Fines have proven to be a strain on staff time and resources due to policy enforcement and account management," a press release from the library said in part.
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