Proposed changes to library services
Wirral Council is proposing changes to its library services across the borough. We want to know what you think about the proposals.
Fines will be charged at a standard daily rate (as displayed in the library) up to a maximum amount for each book and item.
If an item(s) is not returned after a period of 13 weeks following the recorded loan period the borrower (or guarantor) will be in default of the Library Membership Agreement and will be required to pay full cost of the item(s) and accrued fines.
Damaged items will be treated as unreturned unless a repair charge has been agreed (at an earlier stage) between the borrower (guarantor) and the librarian.
We will adopt the following procedure to ensure every effort is made to notify you of overdue items:
If your items are overdue:
The miscellaneous Income Section will raise an invoice and if necessary
forward the matter to Wirral Council's legal department for recovery through the County Court.