The King County Library System explained that late fees are doing more harm than good
is getting rid of late fees for overdue items and is also clearing all current late fees for library users.Through research, KLCS staff found that late fees discourage library use and most impact those with low incomes and those with limited access to transportation and technology. They also generate little revenue and made up less than 1% of the KCLS’ budget last year. The KCLS also has to pay to process late fees and print notices which takes staff time.
“Those most impacted by late fines already face the greatest challenges in accessing the library,” said KCLS Executive Director Lisa Rosenblum. “When fines become a thing of the past, libraries can become a bigger part of everyone’s future.”“We thank KCLS for their insightful analysis and proposal, and we are pleased to approve this policy change,” said KCLS Board President Harish Kulkarni.
However, replacement fees are different from late fines. If library materials are more than 60 days overdue, they are considered lost and the patron will be charged a fee for lost, damaged, and/or missing items as required by state law, added the KCLS.
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