I also work out "easy payment plans" for lost books as accept
"trade-in's with the following stipulations 1) has to be in good shape
2) has to be something someone else (besides me) would read 3) can't get
me fired. They are much more protective of my job than I am!!! The
occasional student (usually a girl) is puzzled by the last condition
until I start fanning myself. Guys usually get it immediately! I also
take gift cards to bookstores!
Joanne Benson Glasgow
Teacher Librarian
Evergreen High School Campus
830 SW 116th Street
Seattle, WA 98146
206-433-2311
glasgowj@hsd401.org
"Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that
of an ignorant nation." Walter Cronkite
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[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Turney, Jennifer
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:11 AM
To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: [LM_NET] overdue, lost library books
I do tend to be generous--I won't completely erase a fine, unless I know
of some extenuating circumstance. I do let them pay what they are able
and the rest just "magically" disappears OR I offer them an opportunity
to work off the amount owed. I usually offer $3 per hour worked. They
can come in and help with just general library maintenance--shelving,
dusting, straightening shelves or displays, etc.
I also handle all the ID fines for my campus, and let the kids work it
off this way as well.
Jennifer Turney, Librarian
Angleton High School
Texas Library Association--Tayshas Committee
jturney@angletonisd.net <mailto:jturney@angletonisd.net>
Currently Reading: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
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