Item | Standard Charge | Young People (3 - 18 years) | Student (18 - 25 years) | Concession - Adult and Young People | Loan Period |
CD | £1.45 | 99p | 99p | 62p | 4 weeks |
DVD | £2.96 | £2.03 | £2.03 | £1.19 | 4 weeks |
The following charges apply from the 8th day overdue, ie not the first week following the due date. There is a maximum overdue charge per item.
Overdue Item | Standard Charge | Young People (3 - 18 years) including concession | Student (18 - 25 years) | Adult Concession | Charge Period |
Book | £1.05, Max £6.30 | No charge | 73p, Max £4.38 | 42p, Max £2.52 | Week/Part |
Audiobook | £1.05, Max £6.30 | No charge | 73p, Max £4.38 | 42p, Max £2.52 | Week/Part |
CD | £1.45, Max £8.70 | No charge | 99p, Max £5.94 | 62p, Max £3.72 | Week/Part |
DVD | £2.96, Max £17.76 | No charge | £2.03, Max £12.18 | £1.19, Max £7.14 | Week/Part |
Early Years (0 - 2 years) - no charges
Concessionary rates apply, please enquire
Inter Library Loans (From 1st August 2023) |
£18.85 per item for British Library and University loans. £6.25 for British Library loan renewal. £6.00 for loan/supply from another Local Authority Public Library and Aberdeen University. Minimum of £18.85 for music score loans, depending on number of items borrowed. Postage will be applied to final cost. |
Photocopying |
16p per black and white copy 88p per colour copy |
Printing |
16p per black and white copy 88p per colour copy |
Membership card replacement | £1.71 |
Local Studies Research (conducted by library staff) | First half hour free, thereafter £24.99 per hour. Payment can be made online |
Local Studies Research (personal use of facilities) | Free of charge |
Microfilm/fiche printing | 16p per black and white copy |
Valid from 1st August 2024. Hire prices below are per hour
Facility Charges for One-off Hires |
Standard |
Junior, Student, Over 60s |
Low Income Benefits |
Commercial |
Commercial, Junior Student, Over 60's |
Cat’ A (Meeting & classrooms) |
9.35 |
6.08 |
3.74 |
18.70 |
12.16 |
Cat’ B (Small libraries up to 145 sqm) |
12.52 |
8.16 |
4.99 |
25.04 |
16.26 |
Cat’ C (Medium libraries 146-290 sqm) |
25.04 |
16.26 |
10.01 |
50.08 |
32.57 |
Cat’ D (Large libraries 291–435 sqm) |
37.56 |
24.42 |
15.01 |
75.12 |
48.83 |
Facility Charges for Regular Hires |
Standard |
Junior, Student, Over 60s |
Low Income Benefits |
Commercial |
Commercial, Junior Student, Over 60's |
Cat’ A (Meeting & classrooms) | 7.77 | 5.05 | 3.12 | 15.54 | 10.10 |
Cat’ B (Small libraries up to 145 sqm) | 10.43 | 6.78 | 4.18 | 20.86 | 13.56 |
Cat’ C (Medium libraries 146-290 sqm) | 20.86 | 13.57 | 8.34 | 41.72 | 27.13 |
Cat’ D (Large libraries 291–435 sqm) | 31.29 | 20.34 | 12.52 | 62.59 | 40.70 |
Internet facilities are free
You and your dependants may be eligible for discount on library charges if you receive any of the following. (Please ask staff for details.)