DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Public Library system is eliminating fines for overdue books and library materials.
The library will eliminate fines beginning Friday, July 1.
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“At DCPL, we believe eliminating overdue fines will encourage more families to use the library,” Library Director Alison Weissinger said in a news release. “Families and children need the resources of the library now more than ever.”
Going fine-free does not mean people do not have to return books and other materials. DCPL says items will have a due date and people will face fees for lost or damaged items.
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Library patrons are not allowed to check out items if they have 10 or more items overdue, an item is 10-days overdue, or they have a balance of $10 or more.
The library system will charge replacement fees for items that are more than 4 weeks overdue.
DCPL says research from the American Library Association determined fines do not motivate returns and can contribute to library non-use.
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