Library fines

The request was successful.

I am conducting a research product in order to ascertain the total number of Library fines that were paid at universities in the UK.

I am therefore writing to ask about library fines during the academic year 2016/2017, under the Freedom of Information Act. For the time period starting from the first day of term, covering the next 364 days (e.g. one full year), please provide:

1. The total amount of money the library received from the payment of overdue items. Exclude costs of replacing lost books if possible – this request solely relates to the cost of items that are returned later than their due date.

Many thanks, and do let me know if you require any further clarification

Yours faithfully,

Jack Forks

Freedom Of Information,, Heriot-Watt University

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Dear applicant

 

Thank you for your information request dated the 31st October 2017
regarding library fines.  Your request has been handled under the Freedom
of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

 

Our University proactively publishes this information and I enclose a copy
of our Library Fines Facts and Figures which I hope you will find useful.

 

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you have forty working days from today in which to request a review of our
decision.  Any request should be put in writing and should be sent to Ann
Jones, Head of Heritage and Information Governance, at the address
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(c) explain the reasons why you are dissatisfied with our response.

 

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Commissioner for a decision as to whether we have handled your request
properly.

 

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following address:

 

Scottish Information Commissioner,

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St Andrews,

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FOISA Team

Heriot-Watt University

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