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'We Wanted Our Patrons Back' — Public Libraries Scrap Late Fines To Alleviate Inequity

https://www.npr.org/2019/11/30/781374759/we-wanted-our-patrons-back-public-libraries-scrap-late-fines-to-alleviate-inequi

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https://www.publiclibrariesnews.com/about-public-libraries-news/abolishing-fines

Abolishing fines: UK status
The fines-free movement is gaining ground throughout at least the English-speaking library world. Here is a list of the reasons why and where has removed fines so far.
Reasons noted for abolishing fines: