Patrons are charged for damage to books returned. One branch has sprinkler system for fire. All book drops have fire sprinkler systems. Damaged books are mended. Damaged books are weeded.
All units have fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers are inspected annually. Paperbacks are reinforced and hardbacks get jackets and cataloging. Leaky roofs are priority for repairs. When book is to be checked out, it is noted not in system, and is then New circulation system can read diacritics. Books not fo Periodic inventory count on a sampling basis.