Terms of library loans

Library card

  • To register for a library card, you must be 16 or older. Please note that you will be required to present valid photo ID. If you are under 16, you can register for a library card by having a legal guardian co-sign the terms of agreement.
  • To borrow materials for home use, you must have a residential address in Sweden.
    If you do not live in Sweden, you are still welcome to use our collections on-site at the library.
  • Your library account is personal, and you are responsible for all items borrowed under your name.
  • You may borrow up to 75 items at a time, including a maximum of 14 complete orchestral sets.
  • All borrowed material must be returned in good condition. You are responsible for returning items on time, even if you are travelling or unwell.
  • By registering for a library card, you accept our handling of your personal data in accordance with the GDPR.
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Loan periods

  • The standard loan period is 30 days.
  • If no one else has reserved the item, you may renew it up to seven times. Each renewal adds another 30 days to your loan period.
  • Loan period for orchestral materials is 60 days. If there is no queue, you may renew the loan up to three times (30 days per renewal).
  • If more than two people are waiting for the same item, the loan period is shortened to 14 days.
  • Always check your return date via your account or contact the library.

Some materials are reading room only and must be used on-site. These are labelled “Reading room loan” in the catalogue.

Individual parts from complete orchestral sets are usually available as reading room loans only.

Reminders and overdue notices

  • You’ll receive a reminder 3 days before the due date.
  • If you do not return your items, you will receive two overdue notices – one after 2 days and another one after 10 days.
  • After the second notice, your account will be blocked from reserving or borrowing items. The block is lifted once the items are returned or the replacement fee is paid.

We offer reminders and overdue notices as a courtesy service, but we cannot guarantee delivery.

Collecting materials on someone else’s behalf

Someone else can collect materials for you if they bring your library card or photo ID.
Also, you can notify us in advance who will collect the materials – in that case, no ID is needed.

Replacement fees

If items are not returned, you will receive an invoice after the second overdue notice.

Replacement fees for lost or damaged items:

  • Books: SEK 700
  • Sheet music: SEK 500
  • Orchestral works (full set): SEK 1,500
  • Individual string parts from orchestral sets: SEK 300 each
  • Other individual parts from orchestral sets: SEK 500 each
  • Single journal issues: SEK 150 each
  • CDs: SEK 150

The library reserves the right to assess each case individually.

If you pay a replacement fee and later find the item, the fee is non-refundable.

You are responsible for any costs associated with returning materials to the library.

Orchestral materials

  • Orchestral sets can be booked in advance. Please contact the orchestral department.
  • Each orchestra or ensemble should appoint one person responsible for loans.
  • Returned material must be sorted in score order.
  • If you borrow only the conductor’s score from a full orchestral set, the loan period is 2 weeks.
  • For loans of individual parts from a set, please contact the orchestral department.
  • Full orchestral sets may be borrowed for home use.