I question why you would waive fines, not charge for lost items?  I can understand extended checkout periods based on transportation issues, but I wouldn't expect that people with disabilities should be exempted from responsibility for returning things or paying fines.

We have a special program for people who cannot come to the library and there fines are handled differently since staff are responsible for visiting/delivery and pickup of items.

Julia

On Friday, July 23, 2004  3:20 PM, Cutler, Lynne wrote:
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>Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 12:20:14 -0700
>From: Cutler, Lynne
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: waiving library fines
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>We have a program called Extended Services at Oakland Public Library,
>whereby patrons with disabilities get double (6 weeks) checkout, amongst
>other expanded parameters. I just checked all 550 patron records, and some
>people owe fines for lost items, and a few have even been sent to a
>collection agency. I waived all overdue fines but am not sure what to do
>categorically about lost items. Does anyone have any advice or library
>policy on these issues? Thanks in advance!
>Lynne Cutler
>Disability Services Advocate
>Oakland Public Library
>(510) 238-4974 voicemail
>(510) 834-7446 TTY
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Julia Allegrini, MLIS
Branch Librarian, Covington
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859.962.4074

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Check out EASI New Synchronous Clinics:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Online courses  and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm

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