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Dubberly, Ronald A. – American Libraries, 1986
Discusses philosophy and economics of charging users for library services. Free services are advocated for reasons of equal access and intellectual freedom, and alternatives to charging are suggested, citing Seattle Public Library as an example. Opinions and statistics on library fees excerpted from the current literature are included. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Fees, Financial Support, Fines (Penalties)