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Am I the only one that thinks this is dumb?
I went to my public library today to get a book. Before I could do that, I had to show my D.L. and proof of address that matched my D.L. so, I go in there looking for a book.. they say everything is fine and dandy, but when I get to the desk, they tell me I'm not allowed to check out a book because my little sister has a late fee of ten bucks. I'm married, and live away from my family. Its funny to because I have not yet changed my last name on D.L so, they put mine and my sisters last name together. To me, this is like saying, " you killed someone, but were going to punish you're sister instead". So I could have just paid it, but I thought it was so retarted. I'm sure they have their policies.. but is this not dumb to y'all???
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- ?Lv 79 years agoFavorite Answer
Looks dumb on the surface, but there's a good reason for that policy:
The library wants its book(s) back.
Late fees are charged so library patrons are motivated to return the books they borrowed on time. Your sister is, apparently, not all that responsible! The library knows that you, having been inconvenienced, will likely call your sister to complain ... and that your sister might actually return the book(s).
Some libraries will waive (or negotiate on) a late fee. The library wants the book(s) more than it wants the $10.
- Anonymous9 years ago
No.it NOT dumb. Books cost MONEY. Your sister should either take the book back and pay the overdue charges or offer to give the library the money to replace the book. The library has every right to make their policy that way. Public libraries are businesses that YOUR property and sales TAXES PAY FOR, even when you don't use them. The policyh is NOT dumb. It's smart business.
- ?Lv 49 years ago
It may look dumb but it may not...Imagine you rented your book to your friend and her sister came to you for another book you would probably say(if business minded) that "your sister has not returned my last book" so either pay for the book or get lost!! Business minded people always think about themselves first! :-D They have their policies..
- 9 years ago
Yeah that is dumb if you paid it to get your books out make sure your sister doesn't pay again you don't want to pay twice !!
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