Two Librarians & A Microphone

San Francisco Public partnered with The Financial Justice Project to do a comprehensive study on the impact of fines on library access. Drawing on a literature review, dialogue with library leaders, surveys of patrons and staff and analysis of ILS data, the study concluded that fines restrict access to library resources for those most in need and disproportionately affect low-income and racial minority communities. The report provides a blueprint for libraries nation-wide to view fines through the lens of equity and inclusion. Urban Libraries Council 2019 Innovation Winners • Measuring the Library’s Impact, Honorable Mention See more about the program here: https://www.urbanlibraries.org/innovations/long-overdue-improving-access-by-eliminating-fine