Eliminating Library Fines: Improving Community Access, Equity and Usage

Format: Webinar, original date June 15, 2021
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour

The growing research and library case studies on the benefits of eliminating overdue fines indicate that the advantages to both library and patron far exceed the monetary value of the fines. This webinar explores going (and staying) fine-free as a social justice issue and as a revenue issue. Presenters will discuss considerations such as the barriers to access for those facing financial insecurity, the cost to collect fines often exceeds the revenue they bring in, and that many libraries report that patrons return more items after going fine-free.

Presented by: Mark Fink and Peter Bromberg