Panel Discussion Webinar | Material Recovery – Fines Free and COVID Effects

Panel Discussion Webinar | Material Recovery – Fines Free and COVID Effects

Are you struggling with how to get your overdue materials back after being closed?

Has your library considered going fines-free?

View our panel discussion to talk through experiences, processes and best practices to effectively recovery overdue materials. The panel features members of the Unique team along with three libraries that made the decision to eliminate fines.

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Learn from our extensive experience working with over 2,000 libraries worldwide.

With almost 30 years of experience, we understand the particular needs and concerns of libraries. Let’s set-up a time to review your internal processes and settings and share any suggestions to save your library time and money.

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Unique can help with expertise on all aspects of materials recovery from the first day overdue to using a third party for help. Select a time on the calendar to set-up a no-risk review of your current processes:

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Recover long-overdue materials while preserving patron goodwill. Restore access, return items to circulation, and support the goals of a fine-free library.

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Expand patron support with live phone and chat assistance. Reduce frontline workload while providing timely answers and a better patron experience.

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Reach new residents soon after they move into your community. Targeted postcards build awareness, drive registrations, and help grow library membership.

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Bring valuable materials back into circulation through proven library outreach. Improve collection availability while maintaining positive patron relationships.

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Simplify online card registration through automated identity verification. Reduce staff work, improve data quality, and give eligible residents faster access.

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Renew eligible borrower accounts while validating patron information behind the scenes. Reduce repetitive tasks and maintain uninterrupted patron access.

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