OT For the librarians

An interesting story, thanks for sharing.

I quit using the Tucson libraries because they have been dunning me for an audiobook that was returned nine years ago. They need to clean out the book return more often. ;-)

Makes a good story, but realize that most libraries have a maximum fine -- ours is $5.00. Many libraries take online credit card payments, too.

Nearly every library's system allows patrons to renew materials online. Log on, check your account, and click renew. You can also ask your library to link to Library Elf

The FREE program will alert you by e-mail of the status of your account: how many items you have out, when they're due, status of holds you've placed, etc.

Nann Official Librarian of RCTQ

And for Mac users, there's "Library Books", a freeware OS X app.

I don't use the program myself, as I'm at the library every week (it's across the street from my grocery store) and I check my books' status on the internet before heading over, but it got a great review in the local Mac user group newsletter.

Our library sends an e-mail notice 2 days before a book is due -- I love that service. Their catalog is online and we can reserve and renew books online. Very handy.

Julia > Makes a good story, but realize that most libraries have a maximum fine --

> I am speechless in awe.>>

In other words, PLEASE don't wait 47 years to bring the book back!

I figured paying the whole added up fine was due to guilt rather than because that is what the library requested.

NightMist