Fines for late book returns are being abolished at Glasgow libraries to ensure that they are accessible to everyone in the city.
Glasgow Life has removed charges for overdue books and cleared outstanding fines for items yet to be returned across all 33 public libraries, including The Mitchell Library.
The new approach will begin next month and is aimed at removing concerns about fines during the cost of living crisis while encouraging more people to use their local library.
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Late book fines are recognised as a barrier to participation, particularly for families from low-income households.
Andrew Olney, Glasgow Life’s Head of Communities and Libraries, said: “Glasgow’s libraries play a fundamental role at the heart of the city’s communities; they’re vital safe spaces providing free access to books, digital resources, information and support that can improve health, wellbeing and social connection.
“Glasgow Life is committed to reducing inequality and we believe everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances, should be able to enjoy reading and all that their local library has to offer. By removing late book fines, we hope this will make Glasgow’s libraries more accessible to all.”
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