Library fines

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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

Annette Reeves, University of Northampton

Ref: RMU/FoI(E20.06)/01245/FoIreply01Nov17

 

1^st November 2017

 

Dear Mr Forks

 

I am writing in acknowledgement of your request for information dated
31^st October 2017, which has been received by the University and passed
to me as the University’s Freedom of Information Officer for action.

 

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and will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act. Under the provisions of the Act the University has until
28^th November 2017 to respond to your request. We will, however, try our
best to provide you with an answer before this deadline.

 

Yours Sincerely

 

Annette Reeves

 

ppPhil Oakman

Records Manager

 

 

Annette Reeves

Records and Archive Assistant

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University of Northampton

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Maggie Peach, University of Northampton

Ref: RMU/FoI(E20.06)/1245/FoIreply16Nov2017

 

16^th November 2017

 

Dear Mr. Forks

 

I write in response to your request for information dated 31^st October,
2017, received by the University and passed to me as the University’s
Freedom of Information Officer for action.

 

In response to your question:

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.

For the academic year 2016-17 the University received £7,963 in payment of
Library fines.

 

Please note that the University only levies fines for the late return of
laptops and books that have been requested by another library user(s).
This policy was set following consultation with our students.

 

I hope the University has made its response in a clear and constructive
manner; however, if you consider the University has handled your request
unfairly you are entitled to follow the process set out in our standard
advice on the University's Freedom of Information Complaints Procedure
which is available online at:

[1]University FoI complaints procedure

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Maggie Peach

 

ppPhil Oakman

Records Manager

 

 

Maggie Peach

Records Management Officer

 

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University of Northampton

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Northampton

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