The D.C. Public Library’s board has quietly backed plans for an overhaul of the system’s overdue-fine system, including the elimination of daily fines. Under the new guidelines approved Wednesday, the library would institute a flat fine of $5 for items that are more than 30 — but fewer than 60 — days overdue. Currently, overdue fines on adult books and CDs are 20 cents for every day the item is late with no limit, and DVDs accrue a fine of $1 per late day.

At the 60-day late mark, the library plans to tack on a lost-or-damaged fee in addition to the new overdue fine. The highest lost-or-damaged fee will be $20, so the maximum fine will be $25.