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A Year of Living Dangerously: Implementation of a No-Fine Policy at Somerville Free Public Library.

Peer reviewed

Adams, January – Public Libraries, 1991

Discussion of fines charged by libraries for overdue books focuses on the experiences of the Somerville Free Public Library (New Jersey) in implementing a no-fine policy. Goals of the new policy that are evaluated include increased circulation, increased return of late materials, and an improved library image. (seven references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Fines (Penalties), Library Circulation, Library Policy, Objectives

Using the "New Planning for Results" Process To Create Local Standards of Library Service.

Peer reviewed

Kotch, Marianne – Public Libraries, 2002

Discusses "The New Planning for Results" manual published by the American Library Association that helps create local standards of public library service, and provides implementation examples based on experiences in Vermont. Highlights include evaluating community needs; service responses to those needs; developing library objectives;…

Descriptors: Community Needs, Library Planning, Library Services, Library Standards