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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. SEK25 for adults and SEK10 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.

  • Your loans are automatically renewed two days before the return date, in the cases where this is possible (read more below).
  • Four week loans can be renewed three times.
  • Non-fiction films, music CD and CD-ROMs (two week loans) can be renewed one time.
  • New books with two week loaning periods can not be renewed.
  • Magazines with two week loaning periods can not be renewed.
  • Films, video games and children's DVDs can not be renewed.

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 also responsible for returning borrowed items by using the automated book-drops. Please keep your receipt as this verifies the return of items.

Loans within the Nordic countries are free of charge for you. For loans from countries other than the Nordic countries you will be charged SEK 250. For copies of articles (from both libraries in Sweden and foreign countries) you will be charged SEK 100 per article.

You can renew interlibrary loans by contacting fjarr.stadsbiblioteket@malmo.se

Overdue fines

If an item registered on an adult card is not returned by due date, the loan is subject to late charges.

Books and music CDs: SEK2/item and day. The fine is limited at SEK40/volume. There are no fines for overdue returns for children’s books and music CDs for children.

Children’s DVDs, Blu-rays and video games: SEK5/item and day. The fine is limited at SEK300/item.

Feature films: SEK5/item and day. The fine is limited at SEK300/item

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 SEK400.
  • Books (children): minimum charge SEK150.
  • Paperbacks: minimum charge SEK150.
  • Music CDs: minimum charge SEK250.
  • Music CDs (children): minimum charge SEK150.
  • DVDs and Blu-rays: minimum charge SEK550.
  • Video games: minimum charge SEK900.
  • Magazines: minimum charge SEK100.
  • Magazines (children): minimum charge SEK75.

Contact us

Stadsbiblioteket

Telefon:
040-660 85 00
Postadress:
Stadsbiblioteket Stadsbiblioteket 205 80 Malmö
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