Library

Borrowing members are entitled to 10 loan items at any one time, comprising a maximum of 5 books, 5 scores or 10 CDs.  External members cannot borrow large ensemble sets, core text items or dvds.

To borrow items, please take them to the library counter.  The staff there can also help with any queries you may have.

Items are loaned for: 1 week (CDs); 2 weeks (Books) and 4 weeks (scores).

To renew items you can contact library staff in person at the library counter or by e-mail or phone using the contact details at the top of the page.

Late returns will incur fines of 20p per day or £1 per day if reserved by conservatoire staff or students.

If items become 3 weeks overdue, borrowers will be invoiced for the full replacement cost of the item(s) plus a £5 admin charge.  Their remaining membership may be forfeited and they may not be allowed to rejoin.

Library users found in breach of library etiquette, given below, will be asked to leave and repeat offenders may have their membership cancelled.

If you lose your membership card, a replacement will cost £5.

General Principles of Library Use:

Borrowing

• Only items that have formally been issued to a user may be removed from the library
• Only the types of materials listed above can be borrowed. Library staff may at any time withhold from general circulation material that is required by staff or students for a particular assignment
• The library user is responsible for a borrowed item as long as it remains on their record. If a library card is lost or stolen, the user will remain responsible for items issued using it until the library has been informed of the loss
• Current loan terms are advertised appropriately, and the date items are initially due back will be stamped on each item borrowed
• Items can be renewed for a maximum of six weeks, but must then be returned to the library
• Borrowed items may not be taken out of the United Kingdom except with permission from the library manger

Returning

• All items borrowed must be returned to a member of staff at the library counter
• If there is a problem with returning an item, users are advised to contact library staff as soon as possible, so a resolution may be found

Small ensembles

• A set of parts is considered to be one item
• The borrower is expected to check music for ensembles for completeness before issuing, and sets will not be accepted for return unless all parts are present
• If any part is missing on return an invoice for the replacement of the whole set may be raised against the borrower

Library etiquette

• Users must leave the library 15 minutes before closing time, when asked to do so by a member of library staff or security
• Mobile phones must be switched to silent when entering the library, and phone calls must not be made or answered
• Eating or drinking is permitted in the library, but the items consumed must be appropriate to a library environment.  Inappropriate items include hot food, alcohol or excessively smelly food.  In case of doubt, the judgement rests with the member of library staff on duty.  Library users are expected to clean up any rubbish, crumbs or spills when finished
• All users are expected to respect and maintain the quite working atmosphere of the library.  Anyone making excessive noise will be asked to cease, and if they consistently fail to comply will be asked to leave
• All users are expected to treat all library staff and library users fairly and respectfully