Question # 70

Passage:

Several major library systems eliminated overdue fines, arguing that penalties deter the very patrons public libraries exist to serve. After the policy change, returns dipped slightly for a month, then rebounded as reminder emails improved. Card registrations rose in low-income neighborhoods, and circulation of children’s titles increased. Opponents warn that without fines, materials will vanish; administrators counter that access—not punishment—is the core mission.

Which statement best expresses the passage’s main idea?

Options:

A.

Eliminating fines permanently reduces book returns.

B.

Fine-free policies can advance access goals without collapsing circulation.

C.

Libraries should punish patrons to protect materials.

D.

Children’s books are more valuable than adult titles.

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