Library fees and charges

Information about the fees and charges related to library services

Fees and charges

The fees and charges associated to library services are available below. 

Book loans

  • Book loans (4 weeks) - free for a maximum of 10 books.
  • Audiobook loans (4 weeks) - £1.70 per disc (maximum of 5 audiobooks) with a maximum charge of £3.40 per book
  • Language courses (4 weeks) - £1.70 per course (maximum of 1 course)

Overdue charges apply to all borrowed items at a rate of 25p per day, up to a maximum of £7.50. Those aged 0-16 are exempt from all fees and charges.  

Printing and photocopying

  • Black and white A4 - 10p per side
  • Black and white A3 - 25p per side
  • Colour A4 - 50p per side
  • Colour A3 - £1 per side

CV and job application printing is free for the first 5 copies. All prints after this are charged at the above rates.

Laminating

  • A4 - £1 per sheet
  • A3 - £2 per sheet 

Printing from microfilm reader 

  • A4  - 50p per side
  • A3 - £1 per side

Reservations 

  • Books and audiovisual materials - £1 per item (paid at the time of reservation) free for under 16 year olds
  • Reservation of items in sets - £10 per set

Replacements 

  • Library card - £1.50 per card
  • Lost of damaged stock - charge since date of acquisition:
    • 0-6 months - 100% of published price
    • 7-12 months - 75% of published price
    • 13 months onwards - 50% of published price

Room Hire 

  • Per hour - £10
  • Per half day - £30
  • Per full day - £60

Commission on sales 

  • Amateurs - 20% of purchase price
  • Professionals - 20% of purchase price