Regulations for Hvidovre Libraries
How to borrow?
Children under the age of 15 must have their parents' signature to get a library card.
Adults use their "sygesikringsbevis" (medical card) as library card.
If you don't have a medical card, you have to produce some other valid identification.
Special rules apply to firms and institutions. Please ask at the desk.
The library card/medical card is personal, and you have to present it when borrowing.
You are responsible for all the items you have borrowed.
Please contact the library if your card is stolen or lost and we will block the card in order to avoid abuse.
Always let the library know if you change your address or e-mail.
Loans and returns
The loan period normally is one month.
In case of items particularly in demand, the library may establish a shorter loan period and limit the number you are allowed to borrow.
Deadline for return is printed on your receipt.
All your loans must be registered in the library's online system before you leave the library.
The library's items are secured from theft.
Renewals
Normally you may renew your loans five times, if the items are not reserved.
You can renew items in the library or by phone. Items from Hvidovre Libraries can also be renewed on the library's homepage, www.hvidovrebib.dk.
Here you need to use your PIN number.
PIN number
Contact the library to get your PIN number.
Reservations
You can reserve items, which are on loan – by telephone or homepage – www.hvidovrebib.dk.
You have to use your PIN number if you want to reserve from our homepage.
If possible, the library will get hold of items, which are available in other libraries.
The library will let you know when you can collect the items.
Charges
If you return the items too late, you will have to pay a charge according to the established rate.
The charges are determined by the local council of Hvidovre.
Exclusion from borrowing
The library can exclude you from borrowing in case of infringement on the regulations, or if you owe DKK 200 or more in charges.
Compensation
If you damage, lose or do not return the library's items, you will have to pay compensation.
The rates are determined by the local council of Hvidovre.
Responsibility
The library does not assume responsibility if borrowed items damage your computer or other equipment.
Authorised by the Cultural Affairs and Leisure Committee 17.06.02.
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