Library rules
Who can borrow?
• Konstfack students, teachers and staff
• Students and researchers from other universities and art schools
The library card is valid until further notice. If you do not belong to any of the above groups you are still welcome to use the library, but loans must be arranged through other libraries as inter-library loans.
Library cards
You can apply for a library card on our web page. To get the card you need to show a valid photo ID. The library card must then be signed. Always bring your card when you borrow books and other media! If you lose your card, immediately inform the library and a new card will be received through payment (See Fees).
Responsibility
You are responsible and liable to pay compensation for your loans.
Change of address
Please inform the library as soon as possible your change of address, e-mail or telephone number. You can do this yourself, if you follow the instructions on our homepage under “My account”.
E-mail
We send out reminders, overdue notices and other correspondence by e-mail. If you do not wish to be contacted this way, please notify the library.
Loan period
The loan period is normally four (4) weeks, course books one (1) week. The return date is printed on your receipt.
Course books
Books on the KURS shelf can only be borrowed by Konstfack’s students and staff.
Periodicals
As a Konstfack student you may borrow magazines for one week, the current issue excepted.
Renewal of loan
Renewal of loan must be done before the date of expire. It is possible to renew loans on the webpage through the library catalogue. It is also possible to renew loans on telephone or e-mail. The library allows four renewal occasions for each loan. If a book is reserved it is not possible to renew the loan.
Reservation
Already lent books can be ordered or reserved. You can make your own book reservations by logging in to the library catalogue.
Returning of books/media
Returning books is only possible during opening hours. Please wait until the library staff has discharged your loan.
Overdue fine
The library will charge you a fine when returning media after the date of expire (see Fees).
Recalling books/media
The library sends out overdue notices.
Overdue fine/blocked library card
Fees will be transferred on to your library card if not paid directly. If the total expenses are 50 SEK or more your library card will be withdrawn until the debt is paid. This sum can be invoiced at an extra cost of 50 SEK.
Invoice/blocked library card
If you do not return your media after three reminding notes the library will send a bill and your library card will be blocked.
Lost book
The user will pay the book’s price and an administrative fee.
Inter-library loans
Books not found in Konstfacks’ library are available through inter-library loan. In the Stockholm area it is much easier and faster to visit the libraries yourself.
Secrecy
The library staff is committed to professional secrecy according to the Swedish Secrets Act (Sekretesslagen), chapt. 9, § 22.
Fees
Late books and other media: 1 SEK for each book and day from the date of expire (maximum 50 SEK/media)
Late course books: 10 SEK for each book and day from the date of expire (maximum: 200 SEK/book)
Lost media:
The value of the book plus administrative fee 100 SEK
Lost library card: 20 SEK
Inter-library loans from countries outside Scandinavia: 150 SEK
Copies of articles from Btj: Contact the staff for information
The computers in the library are mainly to be used for gaining information.
Books/media are protected by burglary alarm.
Thank you for not using your mobile or eating and drinking in the library!