Patrons skimp out on library fines
Library system is owed more than $150,000 from people whose overdue fines are less than $25.
- money from fines goes towards purchasing new material
Lost revenue from fines has accumulated since 1985, when the system began its online system
Now, people cannot check out books if their fines are already over $5
- money from fines goes towards purchasing new material
Lost revenue from fines has accumulated since 1985, when the system began its online system
Now, people cannot check out books if their fines are already over $5
Creator:
Gumz, Jondi
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 2004-10-13
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
2000s
Identifier: CF-36530
Collection
Citation
Gumz, Jondi. “Patrons skimp out on library fines.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2004-10-13. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/112414. Accessed 7 July 2025.