BOOK LOSS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS

• It costs library patrons a great deal of money and inconvenience.

• The Easton Area Public Library in an effort to save taxpayers’ money has undertaken a program to recover books and fines that are seriously overdue.  We have hired Unique Management Services, a collection agency that works with libraries throughout the United States.

The Easton Area Public Library has contracted with a collection agency to assist in recovering non-returned library materials and unpaid fines.

All unresolved accounts over  $25.00 will be turned over to Unique Management Services, Inc. and an additional charge of $10.00 will be added to the balance.

 Why is this policy necessary?

• The library is committed to provide service and materials that meet patrons’ needs.

• Materials not returned become unavailable for other patrons to borrow.

• If materials are not returned, money from the library budget is used to replace them, rather than purchasing new items.

• Patrons who fail to return library materials after repeated reminders are guilty of stealing from the library.

• Fortunately, only a very small percentage of library users do not return materials as agreed.                                                         

• This policy will not affect patrons who return materials on time.

DON’T BE A PART OF THE PROBLEM!

• Return books and materials promptly so others may use them.

• Renew items via phone, over the Internet, or in person to the main library, the Palmer Branch or the South Side Branch.

• Pay fines when due.

• Your efforts will help library money go further for the entire community.

MATERIALS RECOVERY PROGRAM

The Easton Area Public Library has established a new Materials Recovery Program to encourage library customers to return books and other items on time.

What Happens When Your Items Are . . . 

14 DAYS PAST DUE - The Library sends you an overdue notice.

28 DAYS PAST DUE - The Library sends you a final overdue notice.

42 DAYS PAST DUE ...

• The Library sends you a billing notice for the cost of the overdue items.  Your borrowing privileges are suspended. 

• The Library forwards your account to Unique Management Services, a library materials recovery agency.

• A $10 service charge is added to your account.

• Unique Management Services sends three letters and calls you twice.

165 DAYS PAST DUE ...

• Unique Management Services reports your overdue accounts to a national credit bureau, which may affect your credit rating for up to seven years.

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