Implementation of Fine-Free Policy Presented by Central Administrator Courtney Whitaker on February 14, 2022 Implementation of Fine-Free Policy OVERVIEW The Wilderness Coast Public Libraries Fine-Free Policy will be a multi-phase process that takes place over the next several months. GOALS 1. Public and staff education around the new policy 2. Gradual implementation of the fine-free policy that results in all Wilderness Coast Public Libraries being fine-free March 2022 Library loans are automatically renewed six times unless materials are placed on hold by another patron. April 2022 All youth accounts are made fine-free. May 2022 Fine Amnesty Month! Patrons may return all overdue materials without penalty. August 2022 All fines are wiped from patron accounts. September 2022 Campaign for Library Card Sign-Up Month with “Wilderness Coast Public Libraries are now Fine-Free!”
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