Library´s customer service
Price list for services
The price list of the National Library of Finland covers all services provided for private customers and libraries.
Index
National Library fees
Loans and photocopies to private customers
Loans and photocopies to other libraries
Digitisation and audio digitisation
Microphotography
Others services
National Library fees
| National Library fees (exempt from VAT ) | |
|---|---|
| Reservation fee EUR 0 | EUR 0 |
| Overdue items | EUR 0.30/item/day, maximum fee EUR 4.20/item |
| Non-collection fee | EUR 2 |
| Replacement of lost National Library card | EUR 5 |
| Replacement of a lost item | EUR 80 or if the value of the item is higher, the value of the item |
| Replacement of a lost interlibrary loan | Payment according to the lending library's invoice + processing costs EUR 10 |
Overdue fees are not charged for reading room loans.
Loans and photocopies to private customers
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Interlibrary loans and photocopies for private customers (exempt from VAT) |
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| Loans and photocopies from the National Repository Library | free |
| Loans from Finland, Baltic and the Nordic countries | EUR 13,00 |
| Loans from other countries | EUR 28,00 |
| Photocopies from other libraries | EUR 10 for every 20 pages |
| Photocopies from National Library's collections | |
| Paper copies, black and white | EUR 6 + EUR 0,60 / page |
| Paper copies, colour | EUR 6 + EUR 2 / A4 page |
| EUR 6 + EUR 3 / A3 page | |
| Self-service copies | EUR 0,20 / A4 page |
| Mail delivery of copies within Finland | EUR 5 |
| Mail delivery of copies outside Finland | EUR 10 |
Loans and photocopies to other libraries
| Interlibrary loans and photocopies to other libraries (exempt from VAT) | |
| Loans to Finnish libraries | EUR 10,00 |
| Loans to Nordic libraries | free |
| Loans to European libraries | 2 IFLA-vouchers |
| Loans to non-European libraries | 4 IFLA-vouchers |
| Copies to Finland (pdf) | EUR 10 for every 20 pages |
| Copies to other countries (pdf) | 1 IFLA-voucher for every 20 pages |
| Posting photocopies Finland | EUR 5 |
| Posting photocopies outside Finland | EUR 10 |
Digitisation and audio digitisation
The Centre for Preservation and Digitisation produces high quality reproductions suitable for permanent preservation, also from more fragile materials. In addition, larger orders by private customers will be delivered to the Centre for Preservation and Digitisation.
| Digitisation and audio digitisation (VAT 24%) | |
| Digitising hourly rate | EUR 55/ph |
| Minimum invoicing EUR 27.50. Delivery fees of EUR 10 and material costs will always be added to the price. |
More detailed price enquiries and requests for quotations:
Microphotography
| Microphotography (exempt from VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Roll film, silver film copy (black and white) | EUR 43 / roll |
| Roll film, copies delivered abroad (copy, black and white) | EUR 47 / roll |
| Microphotography hourly rate | EUR 55 / hour |
| We will also charge material, delivery and postage costs. |
Additional information and requests:
Others services
| Other services (exempt from VAT) | |
| Ordered expert work Eg. extensive research conducted by an expert |
EUR 100 / hour |
| General tour of the library | EUR 50 / group |
| Exhibition tour | EUR 50 / group |
| Caretaker work during opening hours (VAT 24% will be added to the price) | EUR 65 / hour |
| Caretaker work outside opening hours (VAT 24% will be added to the price) | EUR 123 / hour |
| Reimbursement for lost key | EUR 45 |
| A handling fee of €10 will be charged in conjunction with invoicing. |