Library
A library is both a meeting place and a space for reading or quiet work. At the library, you can use and borrow books, audio files, and movies.
Description
A library is a gathering place for residents and a lending service. The library offers:
- Books and newspapers in multiple languages
- Access to the internet and computers/tablets
- Information and knowledge in all media formats
The library serves as a center for education, enlightenment, and cultural activities.
Target group
Everyone is welcome to visit the library. Libraries provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Criteria/conditions
You need a library card to borrow materials from the library. To obtain a library card, visit your nearest library.
Charges/Cost of the service
The library is free to use.
Brochures, documents, maps, etc.
Cooperating authorities
Acts
This is a legally mandated service. See in particular folkebibliotekloven § 2, § 4 og § 5.
Folkebibliotekloven
Forskrift om kvalifikasjonskrav i bibliotekene
Guidelines – applying for, or receiving the service
All municipalities must have a library, either independently or in cooperation with another municipality.
A library card is required to use the library’s lending services. You can visit your local library to register, or you can sign up for a Library Card, which can be used at all libraries in the country.
Rules for borrowing and library use are determined by each municipality.
Appendix/supplement
Administrative procedure
Time taken to consider the application
Possibilities to appeal; procedure
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