Knowledge Base: Library Policies

SMOKY LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY

POLICY NUMBER:      402

SUBJECT:      Penalties for Overdue Materials

Date Passed      _____March 16, 2000__      Board Chair      _____Carole Carpenter ____

Reviewed      ______March 13, 2018___      Board Chair      _____Lisa Boykiw________

Reviewed      ______April 4, 2023_____      Board Chair      _____Lisa Boykiw________

Background

The Library has abolished the regular fine system and replaced it with a conscience jar for donations.

Policy

Each patron with overdue materials may make a contribution to the conscience jar in lieu of overdue fines.