When visitors come to our library, one of the most common questions is, "Do you charge overdue books/items?" I usually tell them, "Don't worry, we won't put our students in jail for libray fines."
Jail time for library fines? Yes, I am NOT kidding. Most public libraries collect fines. Some libraries even "go further." They make the patrons either pay for the overdue items or go to the jail. In August 21, 2008, a Wisconsin was arrested and handcuffed for failure to pay the $30 over two overdue paperbacks, White Oleander, Demon & Angels. In March 2010 a Colorado man was taken to County jail for not returning library books.
The common practice is that the college library simply charges students for the price of the books or items they did not return over a long period of time. And if students do not pay the fees, then they won't get their diploma!
Oh Boy! - The policy of jail time for library fines has gone too far.
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