Information about Hillerød Libraries

General information

• There is no fee for borrowing from the library
• You can borrow books, newspapers, periodicals, music, videos, CD-ROM
• You can borrow language-teaching courses 
• You can borrow foreign language books 
• There is no charge for using the Internet at the library 
• Personal computers are available with programs in word processing.

Obtain answers to your queries

You can ask the librarians on anything between heaven and earth, e.g.

• What did the Prime Minister say in his opening of parliament speech? 
• Are there English newspapers on the Internet?
• Which washing machine received the highest marks in consumer tests?
• Are there special requirements for the construction of a carport?
• How many carpentry firms in Copenhagen have more than 10 employees?

What the library is capable of

Danish libraries are specialists in finding answers to your information questions

• The library can obtain items from other libraries in Denmark and abroad 
• Ask the librarian if there is something you require

Find your way around the library

• All of the library's items are computer registered
• The library's computers will show a full item registration of the library. You can search for a particular book or CD - or a certain subject. You can see if the item has been borrowed, and when it is due to be returned
• You can search in the library database from your own home on Hillerød library's homepage. 

Lending regulations

• Everyone can use the library
• There is no fee for borrowing books, music or any other library item.

Borrowers’ card

Borrowers’ of 14 years and over should use their Social Security card as a library card. This card is personal, and you are liable for all transactions made on this card. If you lose your card you must immediately inform the library, so that your card can be temporarily blocked for borrowing.

 

Loan period, renewals and reservations

The loan period is usually a month, it can be shorter for certain items. You can renew your loaned items if they have not been reserved. You may only renew twice. Items on loan can be reserved. You will be required to pay the price of the postage stamp on the postcard you receive informing you when the reserved item can be collected.

 

Delivery

The date of return is indicated on your borrowing receipt. Payments for late returns are as follows:

 

	Adults	Children
1-7 days	10 kroner	none
8 - 14 days	20 kroner	5 kroner
15 - 31 days	30 kroner	10 kroner
32 days or longer	100 kroner	50 kroner

The right to borrow is void, if you owe for more than 200 kroner.

 

Lost or damaged items

The borrower is liable for lost or damaged items, these must be replaced after current prices. The view of the library, is that items that have passed their delivery date by 2 months are considered lost, the borrower will then receive a bill for the price of the items plus costs. The right to borrow is void, if you owe for more than 500 kroner.