Rates

RATES REGARDING FEES, FINES & REPLACEMENT CHARGES AT THE OSLO PUBLIC LIBRARY

1) LENDING CHARGE FOR USE OF ID IN LIEU OF LIBRARY CARD
Patrons forgetting to bring their library card may present a valid ID as proof of identity, but must pay a charge of NOK 10 if they are over 16.

2) CHARGE FOR ISSUING A NEW LIBRARY CARD
A new library card can be issued if the old one is reported as lost or damaged.
The charge for patrons aged 16 years and above is NOK 20.
The charge for patrons under 16 is NOK 10.

3) OVERDUE BOOKS
When returning books that are overdue, patrons must pay a fine:

Adults:

When the 2^nd reminder is issued the fine is NOK 100.

Children:

4) REPLACEMENT CHARGE
When setting average replacement charges based on the type of material, the following principles and rates will apply:

Adult book NOK 300
Children's book NOK 200

There is a system of differentiated pricing for the oldest books on loan, with the year 1900 serving as a cut-off point.

Books published before 1900 NOK 1,500
Books published after 1900 Standard prices (see above)

For material other than books, the following standard replacement charges apply:

Comics NOK 200
Videos NOK 300
CDs NOK 300
DVDs NOK 300
Audio books NOK 300
CD-ROMs NOK 300
Language courses NOK 1,500
Magazines NOK 50

For children`s material, the charge is NOK 200 for videos, CDs, DVDs, audio books and CD-ROMs.

A replacement fee is also charged on each replacement claim issued.