Stolen Library Card Results in $1,000 Fine

Sarah Jean writes \”
Christina Dougherty has persuaded the library board to review its stolen-book policy at its next meeting April 18…. “I’ve ruled out libraries. I’m not going to get another library card.”


Is this something that public libraries should be considering? Are we pushing away potential library users? \”


The Tacoma, WA, Public Library gave her a $1,000 fine for materials taken by a thief using her stolen card.

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