Loans, charges and stock policy
Most things are free in our lending libraries but there are small charges for borrowing CDs and non-documentary DVDs. These are charged when you first take out an item and each time you renew it.
| Adults | Amount | Length of loan | Loan and renewal charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult books and music scores | Twelve | Three weeks | Free |
| Children's books | Eight | Three weeks | Free |
| eBooks | Eight | Three weeks | Free |
| eAudio books | Ten | Three weeks | Free |
| CDs | Twelve | One week Three weeks |
55p per item or boxed set £1.65 per item or boxed set |
| DVDs | Six | One week |
New releases: £2.75 |
| Children | Amount | Length of loan | Loan and renewal charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's books, spoken-word recordings |
Twelve | Three weeks | Free |
| Adult's books | Four | Three weeks | Free |
| eBooks | Four | Three weeks | Free |
| Books, CDs, and Spoken Word Recordings | 25p per item per day | Children and Young Adults do not incur overdue charges on books |
|---|---|---|
| DVD new releases and box sets | £1 per day | |
| All other DVDs | 25p per day | |
| Postal reminder letters | 51p | Charge incurred per reminder letter (no charge for default email notice) |
| Lost library cards | £2 - adults £1 - children |
Please note: you will not be able to renew items if your account has £20 or more in outstanding charges or charges of any amount which have been outstanding for two or more months.
| Item | Amount | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Self-service/online reservations | £1 per item | Place reservations on items we already have in the library collection |
| Staff assisted reservations | £1.50 per item |
Place a reservation in the library with a member of staff or place a reservation for an item we don't own in the library collection (not possible for CDs and DVDs) |
| Interlibrary loans from non-public libraries / British Library | £3/£15 (plus initial reservation fee) per item | Charges from non-public libraries can vary, please ask for details at your local library. |
| Item | Paper size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black and white | A4 | 10p per page |
| Black and white | A3 | 20p per page |
| Colour | A4 | 50p per page |
| Colour | A3 | £1 per page |
Please note: you will not be able to renew items if your account has £20 or more in outstanding charges or charges of any amount which have been outstanding for two or more months. For more information on loans and charges see the Barbican and Community Libraries Information Sheet below.
Stock policy
The Barbican & Community Libraries’ stock management policy sets out the principles by which books, audio-visual materials and other resources should be acquired, managed, and made available for the maximum benefit of our communities. Please see the PDF below for the full policy.