Library fines
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
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Dear Mr Forkes
I write further to your Freedom of Information request i.d. 2305. Please
find the answers to your question below
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.
The library fines were £14, 541.95 for the period 7 October 2016 (start of
term) to 6 October 2017.
Regards,
The Compliance Team
Lancaster University
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