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Questions and answers about the library
On this page, you will find answers to the most common questions about the library. If you need help beyond what is provided here, you are welcome to contact the library at bibliotek@finspang.se.
Borrow
You can either visit your library and get help from the staff to create a borrower account and receive a library card. Bring a valid ID. You can also create a borrower account online.
You can either ask the staff at the information desk for help if you are on site, or use one of our computers to search yourself. You can also search for books online via the Götabiblioteken website.
You can renew the book twice yourself via Götabiblioteken, provided it has not been reserved. Go to the Götabiblioteken website and log in to “Mina sidor” (My pages). There you can try to renew the loan.
Log in to “My Pages” via Götabiblioteken, where you can see your current loans and reservations.
You can borrow as many books as you like.
Yes, if the book is available at Götabiblioteken, you can reserve it. If it is not available there, you can either submit a purchase suggestion or request an interlibrary loan.
Reserve
On the Götabiblioteken website, you can reserve books, among other things.
For six working days.
Yes, you can join the waiting list by placing a reservation on the book.
The waiting time depends on how many people are ahead of you in the reservation queue, how many copies of the book are available in the Götabiblioteken system, and when the borrowed books are returned. Therefore, we cannot give an exact estimate of how long it will take before you receive your reservation.
Yes, if you have that person’s permission and their library card/personal identity number along with their PIN code.
Return books and pay fees
Yes, you can return and borrow books at all libraries in Östergötland as well as in Tranås.
Different types of media can have different loan periods. If there is a reservation queue for a book, the loan period will be shorter to reduce the waiting time.
You will only receive fees if you do not return your borrowed items. First, you will receive two reminders. After the second reminder, your library card will be blocked. If you still do not return the book, a fee will be added to your library account. This fee will be removed if you return the book or pay the replacement cost at the library.
E-books and e-audiobooks
To find and borrow digital books, you need to use the Biblio app or visit the Biblio website. Loans made in Biblio will not appear under “My pages” on gotabiblioteken.se, but only in Biblio.
You can listen to e-audiobooks using your library card via the Biblio app. E-books are also read in the Biblio app.
Other information
At the library, you cannot print directly from your mobile phone, but you can borrow a computer and print from there.
Bring a valid ID to the library and we can help you set a new PIN code. You can also change your PIN code on the Götabiblioteken login page.
Bring valid identification to the library and we will help you block your card.
In the library, you are allowed to eat snacks or fruit that you bring yourself, but not full meals. All libraries have a strict no-nuts policy.
You can charge your mobile phone in the library’s charging locker.
No. The library does not assist with banking matters. Please contact your bank if you need help with banking services. However, if you only need to print a bank statement, you can do that at the library.
Yes! You can use the municipality’s guest network: finspang_guest.