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Library Fines and Charges

Multi-Media Library (Over 12's only)

  • 4 CDs 90p. per item (45p. Residents Card/Visitors Pass/Concession)
  • 2 Language Courses £1.00. per item (50p. Residents Card/Visitors Pass/Concession)
  • 4 DVDs or Blu-ray Discs £2.00 per item (£1.00 Residents Card/Visitors Pass/Concession)
  • 2 DVD Box Sets (4 Discs +) £3.00 per item (£2.00 ResidentsCar/Visitors Pass/ Concession)

Photocopying

  • A4 Black & White 10p.
  • A3 Black & White 20p.
  • A4 Colour 50p.
  • A3 Colour £1.00

Note: Colour photocopying is only available at the Media Centre in the Central Library.

Local Studies

Business Information

  • Hoover's Online: 
    Printed Company Report/s. Collected from library - 20p. per page
                                            Posted - 20p. per page (£5.00 minimum charge)
    Mailing lists: each Company name, address & telephone numbers only supplied at 5p, each. (£5.00 minimum charge)
    View or download  Hoover's Online Charges  (PDF)
  • Kompass Global Online:
    Mailing lists including company names, addresses, contact details and executive names can be downloaded on your behalf at £0.05 per record (£5.00 minimum charge).
    View Kompass Online Charges (PDF)

Fax Services

  • Send within UK & Europe £1.20 for 1st. page; 60p. per page thereafter
  • Send elsewhere £2.10 for 1st. page; £1.20  per page thereafter
  • Receive £1.20 for 1st page, 30p. per page thereafter. (UK, Europe or elsewhere)

Note: Fax Services only available at the Information Centre in the Central Library and Kincorth Customer Access Point.

Internet Access

  • Access Free
  • Computer prints 20p. per A4 sheet (Black & White & Colour)

Fines

  • 45p per week or part of a week - Items  five weeks and more overdue £3.60 each.
  • DVDs £2.00 per week or part of a week - Items five weeks and more overdue £10.00 each.
  • DVD Box Sets £3.00 per week - Items five weeks and more overdue £15.00
  • Language Courses £1.00 per week - Items five weeks and more overdue £5.00

Including concessions.

Reservations

  • Book, Multi-Media items 50p. (concessions 20p)
  • Under 16's Free (Children's material only)

Inter Library Loans

  • Book or Journal Article Request: £5.00; Renewals £2.50

N.B. Fines £1.00 per day to maximum of £10 per item for books

  • Orchestral Sets: £15.00; Renewals £7.50 

N.B. Fines £2.00 per day to maximum of £20 for Orchestral Sets

Digital & Arts Equipment Lending Service

  • Booking Fee £3.50 - £25.00 depending on item value.
  • Extra days (requested at time of booking) charged at £2.00 per day. Fines £10 per day.

Note: Digital & Arts Equipment Service only available at the Media Centre, Central Library.

Miscellaneous

  • Badge Components £6.00 per bag of 50
  • CD-Rs 50p.
  • CD-RWs £1.00
  • DVD-Rs £1.00
  • DVD-RWs £1.50
  • Batteries 50p. each; £2.00 per pack
  • Jute Bags £3.00
  • Carrier bags 15p.
  • Mini DVD-Rs £3.50
  • Mini DVD-RWs £4.60
  • USB Memory sticks (2GB) £3.50
  • Headphones (Earbud) £3.50
  • Headphone (Soft Ear) £2.50.
  • Replacement of lost Membership Cards £2.00 (Adults) (£1.00 concessions)
  • Postcards 30p. each or 4 for £1.00
  • Lettercards 40p. each or 3 for £1.00
  • Map Reproductions £1.50 

A range of goods are also availablle in the Children's Department of the Central Library

Contact Details

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there charges for late return of materials?

  • Yes there are charges for almost all items borrowed.

Are there toilets in the library?

  • Yes. Please ask at the Adult Lending desk for details.

Can I use my Accord card to borrow books?

  • Accord cards that have this facility activated can be used to borrow books.

Can you do an Access to Leisure application?

  • Yes. We have trained staff at all libraries to help with this process.

Do you have Internet access?

  • Yes. All our libraries provide this facility.

Do you have old newspapers?

  • We stock a range of papers on microfilm and also can access via our internet subscriptions.

Do you have publications for sale?

  • We sell postcards and other local collated materials.

Do you have resources for tracing family history?

  • Yes. We have a range of resources including expert staff to assist you with such an enquiry.  

Does the library provide training courses?

  • We facilitate training through Aberdeen College.  We also run a range of 'Go On' courses for people who are going online for the first time.

How can I access the library catalogue?

  • Customers wishing to search our records can either come in personally, telephone to ask for a search or the catalogue can now be searched online clicking on this link to the Library Catalogue.

How do I join the Library?

  • Visit the Central Library (or any local one) and ask to complete a membership voucher. A completed voucher must be signed and dated, accompanied by proof of identification. Adults (Guarantor) must show proof of address when joining their children.

How long can I borrow a library item?

  • Books are normally loaned for 4 weeks, whilst audio-visual material is one to two weeks. For details about all items contact us at the Central Library.

How many books can I borrow at one time?

  • Registered Adult borrowers can borrow up to 10 on their card.

What are the Central Library opening hours?

  • The Central Library is open from 9am. to 8pm. on Monday & Wednesday and from 9am. to 5pm. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

What can I borrow?

  • Adult membership (age 12 and over) entitles a borrower to the following; 10 books (incl. 6 audio books), 2 language courses, 4 CDs, 4 DVDs and 4 videos. Children’s membership (under 12s) includes; 10 books, 4 story tapes, 2 DVDs and 2 videos.

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