Broomfield, CO library eliminates fines after reviewing return rate data
Broomfield, CO eliminates library fines
Broomfield eliminated all library fines after data showed that fines have little to no effect on return rates of materials and actually inhibits residents from using the library. The initiative began in January 2019 and aimed to increase community engagement with the library.
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Broomfield library system will go fine-free in 2019 – Broomfield Enterprise
Patrons of Broomfield’s library who hesitated to check out books because of fines no longer have to worry.. Broomfield City Council voted to back recommendations by Abby Yellman, director of …
Broomfield Library Eliminates Fines For 2019 | Broomfield, CO Patch
Broomfield Library Eliminates Fines For 2019 - Broomfield, CO - All check-outs will be fine-free in 2019 at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library system.
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