[Michlib-l] Check out Limitations for Consistent Damage

Hello Everyone, I was hoping to get some perspectives/policy advice. At your library, is there a limitation clause or pause on use for a patron that brings back materials consistently damaged/odorous (i.e. smoke damage, cat pee, etc)? My thoughts were if the patron pays for it each time we have to replace an item, then they can check out again but I have also been presented with the viewpoint that if it's consistent, then their check outs should be limited regardless of if they pay for the damaged items. I am interested to see what other libraries may do in these instances. Thanks, Sarah Rick Library Director [cid:3e2de0ec-b8de-49ab-abeb-510ccaeb1c75]