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Weekly News Digest
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October 15, 2019 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today.
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Philadelphia Libraries May Go Fine-Free
Becca Glasser-Baker writes the following for Metro:The Free Library of Philadelphia and City Council are planning on exploring the option of getting rid of late fees. Phillymag.com reports they might do away with late fees because it could hurt the low-income residents of the city. They are also considering doing away with outstanding debt. The City Council passed a non-binding resolution by throwing together a committee to explore if this is feasible or not. … Although it was reportedly on library officials’ minds for about a year, some officials are expected to testify during a city council hearing. … In 2013, the system added a fine-free library card for kids who are under 12. For more information, read the article.
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