Since introducing the new laptop vending
machine we have come to realize some things in Sirsi weren't working as anticipated.
Laptops cannot actually be fined by the minute like we thought they
could. So until the Sirsi developers help get things rolling correctly,
we're going to have to change the structure of our fines. The new system
is as follows:
Late fees will be assessed at $15.00/hour
increments, after initial 15 minute grace period.
15+ minutes late = $15.00.
60+ minutes late = $30.00, etc.
So as soon as the initial 15 minutes is over,
the student will have a $15 fine. We will no longer be making one time
fine reductions since we have lowered the overall fine rate. Once they
are charged in Sirsi it stays. I know it's a bit weird so please ask
questions if you're confused. You will be expected to explain this to
patrons when they are confused.
Another oddity lately is with the marker
checkouts. The system decided to start checking markers out for four days
instead of until closing. The only way I have found to get it back within
the same day is to switch the item to a four hour checkout. Be sure to
tell students when they check out the markers that they are due back in four
hours in order to prevent fines. Up until now I have been forgiving the
fines but since the change will now be permanent, fines will stand in the
future.
Kym
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