Harvard College Library Survey

Hi, this survey is for my economics junior seminar (980q) where I am studying library late fees for a final paper. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Note: Please fill out the survey as your best guess for all of the answers without looking up information online or elsewhere.

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What year do you expect to graduate? *

What house are you in? *

What is your concentration? *

On average, how many items do you check out from Harvard College Library? *

How many books have you checked out this year? *

What is the fine (daily) for a late book? * Please make your best guess. Please provide your answer in dollars ($).

What is the fine (daily) for a late book that has been recalled? * A recalled book is one that another student has requested. Please make your best guess. Please provide your answer in dollars ($).

How much do you currently owe in late fees? * Please make your best guess. Please provide your answer in dollars ($).

Which of these are ways to renew books? Check all that apply. *

In the library you checked the book out
In any other Harvard library
Online at the HOLLIS website
Online at the Harvard College Library website
Automatic renewal

Which of these do you use to renew books? Check all that apply. *

In the library you checked the book out
In any other Harvard library
Online at the HOLLIS website
Online at the Harvard College Library website
Automatic renewal

How much would you pay someone to come to your room, take 5 library books and return them to the library before they were due; how much would you compensate them for that trip? * Please provide your answer in dollars ($).

What would you have to be paid to make that same trip for a random Harvard student? * Please provide your answer in dollars ($).

Which of these would get you personally to return books on time? *

Being able to drop off books at your house library.
Being able to renew books online.
Shortening the reminder emails to display at top what item is due when.
Having more reminder emails.
Paying for fines in cash and not a termbill
Other:

Any other thoughts about library late fees and return policies?

If you would like to be kept notified about the findings of this study, please feel free to include your email address and I will keep you updated