Libraries have the power to create a better world; they connect communities, promote literacy and spark lifelong learners. But there's one thing that keeps people away: the fear of overdue book fines. In this thought-provoking talk, librarian Dawn Wacek makes the case that fines don't actually do what we think they do. What if your library just ...

Dawn is the Youth Services Manager of the La Crosse Public Library. She has worked in libraries, particularly serving youth and families, for over a decade and has also worked in library administration and management. She believes fervently that equitable access is the number one issue facing libraries and that we can always do more to improve o...