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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Eliminating Late Fines is a Win-Win for Your Library and Community <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Libraries have traditionally charged overdue fines for 3 reasons: to generate revenue, get materials back on time (and at all), and teach responsibility. But
what if all of these assumptions are wrong? It turns out they are! In this webinar, learn why these reasons are old fashioned—and just plain incorrect—notions that create a real barrier to using the library for many people, and how ditching fines leads to
an increase in library use and circulation, with no negative effects. It’s a win-win for your library and community!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In this session, Beth and Meg will review the research and results from the growing number of libraries across the country that have ditched late fines and coaxed new and former users
to their doors. They will share talking points, tips, and an advocacy tool you can use to build a case to eliminate fines in your library. At the end of the session, you will feel inspired and well-equipped to gather your library's data and patron stories
and advocate for ditching late fines at your library in order to provide more equitable service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Presenters: Beth Crist, Youth & Family Services Consultant, Colorado State Library and Meg DePriest, a state library consultant currently based in California.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Register for this free webinar here:
<a href="http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=18374">http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=18374</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This webinar is hosted by the state library of Nebraska, the Nebraska Library Commission. Please use the link above for full details. These sessions are recorded and available
on their site after each event.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">517.335.1507<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Whites29@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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