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Usually yes - at least they do here in the UK ! When you borrow a book from a library, you are getting it for a fixed time. If you need it longer, you simply contact the library before the return date and ask for an extension. They will normally check to see if anyone has requested the book - and re-issue it to you if no-one else needs it.

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Who was the leading supporter of public libraries in the late nineteenth century?

His name was Andrew Carnegie and many public libraries were named for him.


What is republic act 345?

Could be dependent on which country, however in the Philippines it requires the Director of Public Libraries to compile and publish in book form all the speeches, messages and writings of the late President Manual Roxas and distribute without charge to all schools, libraries and colleges and to sell copies to the public at cost


How much money would a librarian make if nobody ever returned books late or lost them?

In most libraries, overdue fines and lost book charges go right back into the collection for new purchases and repairs. Librarians and library staff have salaries which are determined by the budget of their governing body, whether that is a university system or a town council. This is why many public libraries have closed over recent years, as their towns or cities withdrew funding and it was impossible to keep them open.


What time do libraries open and close?

9:00*******************************************Libraries (in the UK, at least) usually close at 5pm, with maybe a late night of 7pm or 9pm once a week. Also, smaller libraries may be closed all day on a certain weekday, and always on a Sunday. If in doubt contact the library.


What is the fine on a late library book?

I'm not sure about the largest fine, but check the link I attached for a pretty funny example. Many libraries have a fines cutoff (for example, $20 at the wonderful Nashville Public Library), beyond which they simply will not lend any more books until payment is made. After a certain period, most libraries will consider a book "lost" and bill the last user for its replacement price, sometimes even taking civil action to recoup losses. Most libraries will also charge an additional penalty for replacing a lost book, so it's always better to return the book, no matter how late. Some librarians might cut you a break, too. Since most libraries are not going to lend out extremely expensive books in the first place, the amounts will rarely be outrageous for an individual book; but if you have several books that are "lost", it could easily add up well into the hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

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