Borrowing rules in English
Borrowing at the libraries of Malmö is free, but we have some rules. Here is what you need to know about our borrowing rules.
Borrow for free att the libraries
You can borrow books, films, video games, magazines and much more from the public libraries and the mobile library in Malmö. Borrowing is free, but there are some rules you must follow. Here is what you need to know about our borrowing rules.
The library card
The library card is a personal document. You are responsible for all loans registered against the card. As a parent or guardian you are responsible for loans taken out by your children.
If you lose your library card you must report this immediately to the library at all hours. Call 040-660 8500.
Your details will not be updated automatically. Notify the library of any changes regarding address and e-mail.
Library cards for children
Library cards for children under the age of 18 must be signed by the parent or legal guardian who also is responsible for all items borrowed by the child. An adult card should be applied for when turning 18.
Fees and rules
A patron who loses or damages his or her library card, is liable to pay for its replacement. 25 SEK for adults and 10 SEK for children.
There is no charge for borrowing books or other types of media.
If you do not comply with our rules, your privileges may be suspended.
Lending periods, requests and renewals
- Most books can be borrowed for four weeks.
- Music CDs can be borrowed for four weeks.
- Video games can be borrowed for four weeks. You must show both your library card and ID to borrow games. You can borrow a maximum of two games at a time.
- DVDs – for both children and adults – can be borrowed for four weeks.
- You can borrow up to five movies at a time.
- Some magazines can be borrowed, with a loan period of two weeks.
- E-books have specific borrowing rules.
The lending period is normally four weeks. If you need the media for a longer period, you can renew the loan providing nobody else has reserved the media. You can also borrow or renew loans by phone or over the Internet.
You can also reserve items currently on loan.
You are responsible for returning borrowed items by using the automated book-drops. Please keep your receipt as this verifies the return of items.
Late fees and charges
Late fees
If you return books and other materials late, you will need to pay a late fee. The fee is 2 SEK per item per day, with a maximum of 40 SEK per item.
There are no late fees for children's books or children's magazines.
If your late fees reach 100 SEK or more, you must pay the full amount owed to continue borrowing materials.
Charges for lost or damaged media
You will be sent a reminder if an item is overdue. If not returned despite of the reminder, your lending rights will be withdrawn and you will be sent an invoice. Unpaid invoices are passed on to a debt collection agency.
Replacements: you must replace books and other items that are lost or have been damaged during the loan period. If the value of the lost material exceeds standard rates, the library will charge the higher value.
- Books: minimum charge 400 SEK.
- Books (children): minimum charge 150 SEK.
- Paperbacks: minimum charge 150 SEK.
- Music CDs: minimum charge 250 SEK.
- Music CDs (children): minimum charge 150 SEK.
- DVDs and Blu-rays: minimum charge 550 SEK.
- Video games: minimum charge 900 SEK.
- Magazines: minimum charge 100 SEK.
- Magazines (children): minimum charge 75 SEK.
Interlibrary Loans
Loans within the Nordic countries are free of charge for you.
For loans from countries other than the Nordic countries you will be charged 250 SEK.
For copies of articles (from both libraries in Sweden and foreign countries) you will be charged 100 SEK per article.
You can renew interlibrary loans by contacting fjarr.stadsbiblioteket@malmo.se
Contact us
Stadsbiblioteket
- E-post:
- info.stadsbiblioteket@malmo.se
- Telefon:
- 040-660 85 00
- Postadress:
- Malmö stad Stadsbiblioteket 205 80 Malmö
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