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New York City libraries dropped overdue fines and still get their books back — here is how.
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In this episode
- Why fines were never the best way to ensure returns
- What NYC libraries did instead and what changed
- How removing fines affected who uses the library
- Lessons other cities can apply to their own systems
About this episode
Libraries in New York City are proving you don’t need fines to get books returned. What can everyone learn from what’s working?
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