Use of the Erlangen-Nuremberg University Library is generally free of charge. However, fees are payable for certain administrative activities and types of use. The basis for this are the General Regulations on the Use of Bavarian Public Libraries (Allgemeine Benützungsordnung der Bayerischen Staatlichen Bibliotheken (ABOB) of 18.08.1993), the Cost Law (Kostengesetz) of 20.02.1998 and the List of Costs (Kostenverzeichnis) of 12.10.2001, 3.III.2.
1. Reminders and Losses
1.1. Reminders – to be paid at the payment terminals
If borrowed works or objects are not returned on time, the University Library will request them back for a fee, stating that the loan period has expired.
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | 1. Request for return (§ 18 Abs. 3 S. 1 ABOB) | 7,50 € |
| 1.1.2 | 2. Request for return (§ 18 Abs. 3 S. 2 ABOB) | 10,00 € |
| 1.1.3 | 3. Request for return / „Kleiner Bescheid“ plus expenses (§ 18 Abs. 4 S. 1 ABOB) | 20,00 € |
| 1.1.4 | 4. Request for return / „Großer Bescheid“ plus expenses (§ 18 Abs. 5 S. 1 ABOB) | 37,00 € |
| 1.1.5 | Expenses for registered mail with acknowledgement of receipt (third and fourth requests for return) | 5,50 € |
| 1.1.6 | Reminder for amounts in arrears (List of Costs 1.I.7) | 5,00 € |
1.2. Compensation for media damage – to be paid by bank transfer
The Library shall determine the nature of the damages at its reasonable discretion. In particular, it may require users to restore items to their former condition, procure a replacement copy, another equivalent work or a reproduction at its own expense, or determine an appropriate monetary compensation; it may also obtain compensation for the loss in value not offset by these measures. (§ 8 Abs. 3 S. 3 ABOB).
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1 | Compensation according to §8 (3): case-by-case decision | varying |
| 1.2.2 | Administration fee (List of Costs 3.III.2/1) | 12,50 € |
| 1.2.3 | Bindable copy per page DIN A4 b/w | 0,15 € |
| 1.2.4 | Bindable copy per page DIN A4 colour | 0,30 € |
| 1.2.5 | Binder costs (depending on the actual offer of the bookbinder) | varying |
1.3. Compensation for locker keys – to be paid by bank transfer
In case of loss or damage of keys for day lockers or permanent lockers, the University Library charges a replacement fee.
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.1 | Replacement of locking cylinder and key | 40,00 € |
| 1.3.2 | Replacement of the key ring | 5,00 € |
| 1.3.3 | Replacement of the locking mechanism | 70,00 € |
| 1.3.4 | Clearing of the day lockers: Withholding of the deposit money | varying |
2. Issuing the library card – to be paid at the payment terminals
Members of the Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) can activate their FAUcard as a library card.
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Issue of a library card for non-university users | 5,00 € |
| 2.2 | Issue of a replacement card for non-university users (in case of loss) | 5,00 € |
3. Interlibrary loan – to be paid at the payment terminals
Returnable media from German libraries are lent free of charge.
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Orders for copies in the national interlibrary loan system (copyright fee) | 3,50 € |
| 3.2 | International interlibrary loan orders: according to the specifications of the supplier library, according to a prior cost estimate. | varying |
4. Digitization on request – to be paid by bank transfer
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Digital copy printed matter (JPG), per page | 1,00 € |
| 4.2 | Digital copy manuscript (JPG), per page | 2,00 € |
| 4.3 | Reproducible digital copy (minimum 300 dpi, TIFF), per page | 5,00 € |
| 4.4 | Detail image (for example initial, book clasp) | 20,00 € |
| 4.5 | Complex image (for example book spine, book cut, inclination adjustment) | 30,00 € |
| 4.6 | Provision of digital copies of orders for download | 8,00 € |
The digitisation of media using the scanners provided in the public library rooms is self-service and free of charge.
5. Publication at FAU University Press – to be paid by bank transfer
6. Use of the RADAR data platform – to be paid by bank transfer
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Depending on the scope of data and the duration of archiving | varying |
7. Commissioned research in fee-based databases – to be paid by bank transfer
| No. | Concerns | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Forwarding of costs incurred (depending on data volume, duration and database used) | varying |
This list of fees is valid with effect from 2.12.2019.
Konstanze Söllner
Library Director University Library FAU Erlangen – Nuremberg
Payment of fees at the university library
Payment terminals
At the payment terminals, fees can be paid that are generated and recorded directly in the library system: Reminder fees for exceeding the loan period, interlibrary loan fees, reimbursement of expenses for library cards. Payments can thus be made during the entire opening hours of the library and are immediately recorded in the library system and any account blocks lifted.
Payment terminal sites:
- Main Library (HB) in the Information Centre between circulation desk and information desk (Opening hours),
- Science and Technological Branch Library, opposite the information desk (Opening hours),
- Economic and Social Sciences Branch Library, library foyer, opposite the circulation desk (Opening hours) und
- Educational Science Branch Library, opposite the circulation desk. (Opening hours)
FAUcards, library cards of external library users, OHMcards and guest cards of the Studentenwerk can be used as payment cards, this means all cards with the electronic purse of the Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg. Payment with credit cards, EC cards or cash is not possible at the payment terminals.
Credit can be loaded onto the cards at all card recharging terminals of the Studentenwerk. At all four locations of the payment terminals, card recharging terminals are accessible during library opening hours. All locations of the card recharging terminals with their payment options (cash in notes, sometimes also EC card) are listed on the website of the Studentenwerk.
By bank transfer
Bank transfers are used to pay fees payable for special services provided by the library, such as the replacement of lost books or locking cylinders, digitisation orders and publication costs.
In some cases, reminder fees can also be paid by bank transfer in agreement with the payment office. The payment office can be contacted via online inquiry, by telephone at +49 9131 85-23955 or directly at the counter in the main library Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
FAQs
Fees
How much does it cost to use the University Library?
In general, the services of the University Library are free for everyone.
For issuing a library card as a non-FAU member, exceeding the loan period, and certain special services (for example Document Delivery Services, …), fees will be demanded.
For information on the exact amount of those, please refer to: Fees & Charges.
What is the cost of an interlibrary loan?
Ordering books via Interlibrary Loan is free within Germany.
However, a copyright fee of €3.50 will be charged for copies of articles from books or journals.
The fee for ordering media internationally is higher. The interlibrary loan desk teams will inform you of the fees.
What will happen if I don’t return my books on time?
Before the deadline, we will send you an email reminding you to return your media on time. Nevertheless, please check your personal account regularly. There, you will find the current, binding lending periods for your items.
For students only: Please bear in mind that the email address used for email correspondence is, by default, your FAU student email address. If you would like emails sent to a different address, add the new address to your user data in the catalog.
Charge Collection Procedure
If you forget to return your media on time, we are obligated to charge you. The amount charged is according to the Bavarian Cost Law. After receiving the warning letter, please return the requested media immediately. Otherwise, you risk additional charges.
Please pay any outstanding fees at a payment terminal using your FAUcard, OHMcard, library card, or guest card from the Studentenwerk.
Reclaim Procedure
For research staff members, a reclaim procedure will be initiated after the deadline has expired. If you fail to return the media, you will be responsible for paying for the new literature that will be purchased as a substitute.