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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO 890

Library Service - Fines Revenue and Book Plus System

Mr Cornwell - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) What was the revenue from fines collected by the ACT Public Library Service in (a) 1991-92 and (b) 1992-93

(2) Has the implementation concluded of the Services BOOK Plus system and, if so, what has been the reduction in lost or stolen books

Mr Connolly - the answers to the Members questions are as follows:

(1) (a) 1991 - 92 $126,315

(b) 1992 - 93 $143,030

Note: The above amounts include fines for late books and the replacement cost and penalties for lost books.

(2) The implementation of the ACT Library Service automated BOOK Plus system has been completed. The Library Service is currently planning to increase the system capacity to support an increase in the number of "public access" terminals.

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