20240517T1200
20240517T1245
America/Chicago
Using Alma to Create Equitable Access to Library Technology
Our library hasn’t charged fines in several years, with the exception of equipment, mainly laptops. During and immediately following the pandemic, we eliminated all fines, including those for library equipment and laptops — and experimented with different loan lengths for laptops. Over time, analysis showed that laptops were returned late at an alarming rate, or not returned at all, resulting in replacement fee charges and unnecessary manual work for staff. This presentation will share details about how, in an effort to ensure equitable access to library materials, we utilized fulfillment, analytics, and Alma integrations to reinstitute laptop fines. Successful implementation of laptop fines has allowed us to explore fine implementation for other highly used items including cameras, video games, and tablets.
Duluth
Ex Libris Knowledge Days and ELUNA Events 2024
eluna-conf-planning@exlibrisusers.org
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