You can have a maximum of 15 physical items and 5 eBook or eAudio items on loan at one time.
Videos, DVDs and lending magazines can be borrowed for 1 week. Most other physical items can be borrowed for 3 weeks. For eBook and eAudios, you can choose you own lending period for titles within the limits, 7, 14 or 21 days.
Fines are imposed on physical items that are overdue, damaged or lost.
There are no fines for eBooks or eAudio. Books are automatically returned after the due date.
Fines apply to overdue items borrowed with an adult library card and may prevent you from borrowing other items until the charges are paid. There are no charges for overdue loans on junior library cards, except for a fee on long overdue items. Please see library overdue item fines for more details.
If a borrowed physical item is lost or damaged, you will need to pay the cost of purchasing and processing a replacement. Please see library replacement items fees for more details.
You can request physical items from any LINC Tasmania Library branch. You can then collect these items from your local LINC or library. This free service is available through our catalogue, TalisPlus, or by asking a staff member. Please see Placing holds for further information. You will be notified when requested items arrive. Please see holds notification for more information.
You can place a hold on up to 5 eBook or eAudio titles at any one time. You will be notified by email when your request arrives.
You can renew your physical items for a maximum of two additional loan periods. Go to the My Library feature of our catalogue, or ask or phone our staff. Please see What is My Library? for more information.
If we do not hold a copy of a book, report, article or other publication you are seeking, we may be able to obtain a copy for you from an interstate or overseas library. Please see Document delivery and interlibrary loans for more information.
If you believe there is an item that should be part of our collections, you can suggest that we purchase it.
We can only purchase eBook and eAudio titles if they are available through our supplier, OverDrive.
Library Elf is a private service, not affiliated with LINC Tasmania. Use of this service does not excuse participants from library fines if materials are returned late. Cardholders use Library Elf at their own risk as users must submit personal information, including library card numbers and PINs, to an independent company not associated with LINC Tasmania. Please read Library Elf's privacy policy and FAQ before deciding to sign up for the service.
Library Elf offers 2 levels of service: Basic (free) for 1 card holder; or Premium (subscription) for 1 or multiple cards and more extensive features. For more information about Library Elf.
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