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How do you address lost and ruined books in your library?  This is a challenge libraries have always faced.  There are no easy answers and yet, our collections depend on loss prevention and recovery.  Tune in and decide for yourself.

The Guardian: Fine owed by George Washington

NBC: Library Waives Fees for Sully’s Waterlogged Books

Slate: Long Overdue

Chicago Tribune Sept 2012: CPL closes book on amnesty

Smithsonian: This Library System is Willing to Forgive Your Fine...Just this Once

Queens Library: Read Down Your Fees

Book Bounty Hunter  (force copy and edit your own version)

Book Bounty Hunter scrolling marquee (changes every 5 seconds)

Yikes!!! - I can’t find my library book (force copy and edit your own version)