Rules of the Kangasniemi library 

General information: 

Books, magazines, newspapers and audiovisual materials are offered free of charge. The library staff will assist with any questions regarding the use of the library. 

For materials not currently in the library’s selection, purchase wishes may be made. Materials can also be delivered from other libraries via interlibrary lending. 

Using the library: 

The library may be used by everyone committed to the library’s rules. These rules also apply in the mobile library. The right of use includes both the library services and the internet connections. Causing intentional damage to the library’s items as well as behaving in a way that is disturbing to the library, the staff and the other clients will result in a loss of the right to use the library. 

Library card: 

A library card will be given to all clients who can present proof of identity and who will commit to the library’s rules. A guardian’s permission is needed for clients less than 15 years of age. 

The library card is personal and the client is responsible for all materials borrowed with it. For clients less than 15 years of age, a guardian is responsible. The library card must be presented when borrowing items. Please inform the library of any changes in names and addresses. There is a charge for renewing a lost card. 

Borrowing: 

At any time, clients may borrow as much material as they wish. Books and magazines may be borrowed for 4 or 2 weeks, CD’s for 2 weeks and CD-roms, videos and DVD’s for one week. 

A loan may be renewed, provided there are no other reservations for the item in question. Clients may reserve any item that is currently on loan. 

The library’s responsibilities: 

The library is not liable for any damage that may be caused to the client’s equipment by CD’s, videos, CD-roms or DVD’s. The library is not responsible for any damage caused by a possible computer virus. 

Charges: 

The library may be used free of charge. However, there is a charge for: 

• reminders to return overdue items

• using interlibrary services

• renewing a lost library card

• lost or damaged materials

• photocopying 

Privacy protection: 

The client’s personal and borrowing information are used only for lending out materials. The information will not be given to any third parties. The client has the right to check the information the library has on record. 

Comments: 

Any comments regarding the library and its customer service may be made to the head librarian or her stand-in.