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We require they return the accessories we provide. We don't accept
substitutes. If they can't return the originals we charge them the
actual cost of replacing the lost item. We don't add a processing fees.
Sometimes small accessories are only available as part of a larger item
(for example a cord for a power brick). We then charge for the entire
item since that's what we have to buy. 

 

Phillip B. Whitford

Associate Director for Support Services

Braswell Memorial Library

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Opinions expressed may not be those of my organization

 

From: Ma, Chunwei [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 11:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [LIBNT-L] Off-topic: Charge for Lost accessories

 

We lend iPads to our patrons.  In several occasions, patrons lost the
iPad accessories.  We asked patrons to look for them.  They often came
back with non-original ones. My questions are:  Does your library charge
patron for lost accessories?  If yes,  how much? Just for the cost of
the accessories, or cost plus processing fee.

 

 

Thank you,

 

Charlie Ma, MLS, MS 
Systems Librarian 
Jersey Shore University Medical Center 
Member of the Meridian Health Family 
Booker Health Sciences Library 
1945 Route 33 
Neptune, NJ  07754-0397 
Tel: 732-776-4636  Fax: 732-776-4530 
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