10:52 a.m.
Pressmeddelande från New York Public Library
https://www.nypl.org/press/press-release/october-5-2021/one-fine-day-new-yo…
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“For far too long, late fines have generated fear and anxiety among those
who can least afford to pay, preventing them from opening library accounts,
checking out books, or even coming through our doors. I vividly remember as
a child having late fines on my card and hesitating about going to the
library when I needed it,” said *Queens Public Library President and CEO
Dennis M. Walcott*. “Until today, countless New Yorkers have been denied
the opportunity to share in the great promise of public libraries – that
anyone, no matter their circumstances, can have free access to sources of
learning and ideas that will help them find success and joy in their lives.
Late fines tell people they do not belong, and that shutting them out is
simply the cost of doing business. This is not only unacceptable, but also
totally inconsistent with our mission. We are thrilled to be able to make
it possible for even more people to take part in everything we have to
offer.”
Jan
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Jan Szczepański
F.d Förste bibliotekarie och chef för f.d Avdelningen för humaniora,
vid f.d. Centralbiblioteket, Göteborgs
E-post: Jan.Szczepanski63 at gmail.com