Well, I didn't actually win money, but money was involved in principal.
Alberta has a very well organized interlibrary loan system. From time to time I get a book in from another library if my home library doesn't have the title.
The last time I got an inter library loan , I found a sticker on the book that said there was a $150.00 fine for a lost book and $150.00 fine for a damaged book. This really caught my attention. I took the book back and showed them the sticker with the fine. I almost asked for a written receipt that I had returned the book.
I put in a complaint to the library board. I didn't hear anything but the librarian I dealt with assured me that she took it to the board. Since it's interlibrary a provincial board makes the decision.
So I didn't hear anything until today. The fine notice had been erased from the books.
Needless to say, I was happy. I had friends outside so I went over to them and told them I just had to tell them something. They were happy too.
I encourage reading. A fine like this would very clearly discourage reading.
