We don't charge a patron if the book can still circulate. It's either usable or it's damaged and we billed the patron for its replacement. If it's stained, but it doesn't pose a biological (mold, mildew, etc.) hazard, we put a note on the front page noting the type of damage, as well as a date when it was discovered, and the appropriate staff initials. If it's torn or losing pages, but can be easily repaired, we do that and note the mended date in the same way. If it's not repairable, then we bill for damage. If it's just circ'ed many, many times, we just call it usage and withdraw it without billing it. Hope this helps. For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. Superior Street in downtown Albion. Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! Cynthia Stanczak Interim Co-Director Head of Adult & Teen Services Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Trixie L. McMeeking <hpl@wowway.biz> wrote:

Good morning,

Do you charge a flat fee for a damaged book that you can still circulate after some repair or do you have a graduated scale based on what needs to be done to the item to put it back in circulation?

Thanks for your help!

Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl@wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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