Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Charlotte Mecklenberg Library Boosts Fines, Fees

The homepage remains quiet on the subject.

Link to library news release in the November 22 Charlotte Observer.

Complete List of Fines, Fees and Service Changes
-- The daily fine for most overdue items, including books, CDs and playaways, will change from 20 cents a day to 25 cents a day. Overdue fines for DVDs will remain $1 per day.
-- The maximum allowable amount an individual can carry on their account and still check out books or use library computers will change from $10 to $5.
-- The number of items an individual can have on hold at any one time will change from 20 to 10.
-- The number of Interlibrary Loan requests an individual can make at any one time will change from 10 to 5.
-- The fee for a replacement library card will change from $2 to $3.
-- The per page charge for black and white printing from library computers will change from 10 cents to 20 cents per page. Color printing will change from $1 per page to 50 cents per page.
-- Black and white photocopies will change from 15 cents to 20 cents per page.
-- The library will now charge a fee for proctoring exams of $30 per test plus any incidental fees.
Meeting Room Fee Changes
-- Non-profit organizations will be charged one-half of the rate charged to for-profit organizations (The new for-profit charges are in line with charges from peer library systems and remain less than the market rate for meeting room space.)
-- Library and government agencies will still be able to meet free.
-- Groups who wish to reserve meeting room space for 2011 should contact the library for comprehensive information on meeting room fees and policies.

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