Courtney Bierman interviews Omaha Public Library marketing manager Emily Getzschman. It has been more than a year since the Omaha Public Library has charged a late fee for an overdue item. The policy, which was adopted at the beginning of the pandemic, may now become permanent. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the measure last month, and the decision is now pending City Council approval. The elimination of overdue fines is a growing trend among libraries across the county to improve equity and access to library services. Courtney Bierman spoke to OPL marketing manager Emily Getzschman for more. The elimination of late fees and overdue fines is a growing trend among libraries across the country. So why did Omaha Public Library decide to get on the bandwagon?