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    Fees

    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

    No. Concerns Fee
    5.1 Publishing flat rate for purely electronic publication (e-only)1 20,00 €
    5.2 Publishing flat rate for hybrid publication (e-book and print-on-demand)1 60,00 €
    5.3 Printing costs according to previous quotation2 varying
    1 In addition to the net prices quoted, the respective statutory value added tax is to be paid. No sales tax is due if there are non-taxable internal sales or other exemptions apply.
    2 In addition, 22 free copies of the first edition (file copies, deposit copies, copies for exchange as well as copies for sale to booksellers) must be submitted.

    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

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