Overdue, lost and damaged Items
- Children are exempt from overdue charges on all free loan items, which are returned late.
- Children are not exempt for chargeable items such as DVDs and computer games, which are returned late. Guarantors are liable for payment of such charges.
- Mobile library customers do not pay overdue charges on items borrowed from the mobile library.
- The maximum amount an adult will require to pay will be 10 times the initial overdue charge for the item – eg if a book is charged at 55p per week or per part of a week the maximum charge will be £5.50 for an item which is 10 weeks late. Please see the current price list for charges for each type of item.
- All items, which are lost or damaged by the borrower, will be subject to a replacement charge.
- The charge may be reduced depending of the age of the item.
- Borrowers may choose to supply a new copy of the item in lieu of payment. Please note that in the case of DVDs the replacement copy must be a “library rental” version.
- Arrangements can be made to pay charges in instalments where borrowers are experiencing hardship. Access to services are restricted where money is owed.
- Guarantors have responsibility for all overdue, lost and damaged items and any charges for all children for whom they have countersigned a membership.
- Current charges are displayed in libraries.
- A replacement adult library card will include a £0.60 charge. Children are exempt from paying for replacement library cards.
Loan charges, overdue items and reservations
From 1st April 2020 the following charges will apply.
Loan charges
Compact Discs | Free |
Software Favourites – White Label | £0.65 per item for 7 days |
DVD Favourites – White Label | £0.65 per 7 nights |
A discounted of 50% applies for holders of Kidz Kards and YoungScot cards
Overdue Items
Free loan items (Books, CDs, DVDs, Software) | £0.55 per week/part of week |
All other overdue items | Additional hire charge to cover loan period |
Children are exempt from fines for books and other free loans.
Reservations – Books
Adult | £1.60 |
YoungScot | £0.80 |
Charge is levied only for items unavailable from our stock.
Children do not pay for book reservations.
Library Card Replacement
Adult Library Card Replacement | £0.60 |
Children are exempt from paying for replacement library cards.
Full details of all other library charges can be found in the downloads section.

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