Well, the answer is no, at least for an 86-year-old who borrowed a book from the Multnomah County Library in the American state of Portland.Sixty-five years later, the book was returned to the library on May 16, with a note attached.
The borrower, who signed off as “WP” in the note, said: “I meant to return this book in 1958 when I about to graduate from PSU that year, but somehow never got around to doing it. “After re-reading, I realise that more than ever, this book should be put back in circulation. Significant parts are as relevant today as they were 65 ago... At age 86, I wanted to finally clear my conscience.”In the post, the library said: “Fine-free libraries for the win...It even has the Library Association of Portland stamp on the pages. Conscience cleared.”
It appears that the borrower did not have to pay a fine. In 2020, the library said on its website that it will “permanently stop charging late fines on all library materials, clear all existing fines and restore access to accounts blocked because of fines, effective immediately”.Fine-free libraries for the win! A patron recently returned this first edition copy of 1984 by George Orwell. It’s 65...
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