[Michlib-l] Non-resident Library Card Fee

[Stanczak, Cindy]

My answer is very similar to Nancy's.  We charge $60/yr for easy math, and
allow patrons to choose 3 months ($15), 6 months ($30), or 12 months ($60).

We also have snowbirds that visit the area, artists and writers in
residence at the local college, etc.  While we have reciprocal
relationships with the college for their staff and students, the family
members may live outside our service area and are not covered as college
staff for a card.

It's less expensive than other area libraries (though not intentionally),
which makes us the preferred option in the area.

*Cynthia Stanczak*
Library Director
Albion District Library
501 S. Superior St.
Albion, MI  49224
(517) 629-3993

Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives.
Proudly serving our community since 1919.
Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!


On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 12:02 PM Nancy Folaron via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hi Miriam,
>
> We charge an $82 annual non-resident fee, but our attorney advised us to
> not base the fee on how much we collect in millage from our service area.
> She said that would be taxation without representation.
>
> Instead, we came up with a formula based on how much is costs to operate
> the library in a year, and split that out by the average number of people
> in a household.  I think we got that number from census info.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Nancy Folaron
>
> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 11:06 AM Andrus, Miriam via Michlib-l <
> michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
>
>> Hello Everyone-
>>
>>    Question about non-resident library cards.
>>
>> Does your library charge for a non-resident card based upon the average
>> annual amount a household within your legal service area pays to support
>> your library?
>>
>>
>>
>> If so, how often do you reevaluate your fee?
>>
>>
>>
>> If not, how did your library decide how much to charge for non-resident
>> cards?
>>
>>
>>
>> Any input would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>>
>>
>> *Miriam Andrus*
>>
>> *Library Director*
>>
>> Grace A. Dow Memorial Library
>>
>> 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd.
>>
>> Midland, MI 48640
>>
>> Phone 989.837.3431
>>
>> Fax 989.837.3468
>>
>>
>>
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> Shiawassee District Library/Durand Memorial Branch
> 700 N. Saginaw St.
> Durand, MI  48429
> 989-288-3743
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