Reducing Barriers to Library Access
with Fine Free Policies
Reducing Barriers to Library Access with Fine Free Policies
Libraries across the country have been eliminating late fees and welcoming back books and patrons alike.
Idaho libraries are joining the trend!
Recent news about Idaho libraries that are
going Fine Free:
Recent news about Idaho libraries that are going Fine Free:
1/2/2023: Twin Falls Public Library – news source
3/4/2020: Kuna Public Library – announcement
2/1/2020: Prairie River Library District – announcement
9/1/2019: Idaho Falls Public Library – announcement
The Colorado State Library (CSL) has completed extensive work in the area of library fine elimination. Over the years, they have conducted a lot of research and implemented several IMLS-funded pilot programs on the subject, culminating in an informative White Paper. On the CSL website, you can find links to several resources on the subject of eliminating library fines. Be sure to check these out:
View archived CSL webinars intended for various audiences.
Additional resources to help libraries along their fine free journey:
- ALA’s CD 38: “Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as Form of Social Inequity” (2019)
- Ted Talk: “A librarian’s case against overdue books fines,” by Dawn Wacek (2/2018)
- a compilation of Fine Free Research from Anchorage Public Library
- a Fine Free Libguide by New Braunfels Library
- St. Paul Public Library’s Fine Free announcement and resource page
- “End Library Fines” site by New Jersery Librarian Andy Woodworth
Have an update on fine policies at your Idaho library? Want to be added to the national Fine Free map?
