The DMS Library is dealing with an issue of overdue library books.
Currenly, around 92 students have yet to turn in their overdue library books. Librarian Barbara Gee said it’s important for students to turn in their library books on time for multiple reason. One of those reason is this will allow students to check out the book if they want to. Another reason is the fact that students are charged fines for overdue books.
Students are given a return date the day the book is checked out, and the system sends them an email every day the book is overdue to remind them to return it.
“Anytime there are more than 50 overdue books, I consider that a lot,” Gee said. “Students need to check their emails every day to see if they have an overdue notice from me.”
Students are charged 5 cents every day after the third day their book is overdue. this means students have a two day window to return their book to the library after it is overdue before they are charged.
The money collected from the overdue books is used to purchase magazines and Take It Make It kits for the students.
