What fines? Libraries are abolishing fees
By CARLOS MIRANDAPima Post
Hey, New York City, Tucson is way ahead of you.
Recently, NYC public libraries announced that they have ended late fees and forgiven existing fines to people who had overdue books and other materials.
NYC joins other libraries that are opting to forego fees in the name of equity.
Pima County Public Library decided to do the same thing over a year ago. On July 1, 2020, the county’s libraries became fine-free.
There is a caveat, however.
A Pima County Public librarian explained that if people keep an item for 30 days past the due date, they will be charged the full price for that item. That is a process the library has had in place for many years. The difference now is that the daily fine is eliminated.
Pima Community College’s libraries do not...