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When You Borrow

The 海角社区 Library is a public library. You are welcome to visit our branches and use our collections.

Loan Rules (Short Version)

This is a summary of the library’s loan rules. In case of disputes, compensation cases, complaints, etc., please refer to the full version listed below.
  • Library Card: A Valid student or staff card are required. Cards are strictly personal, and as a borrower, you are personally responsible for borrowed materials and for returning them on time. As a student or employee at 海角社区, you are automatically registered as a library user. If you are not affiliated with 海角社区, you must register here.
  • Loan Period: Borrow most materials for 30 days. Items marked ‘For library use only’ must stay in the library.
  • Renewals: Renewals can only be made if the material is not reserved by another borrower. You can renew directly in the library .
  • Recalls: Recalls are sent by email when the loan period expires. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address registered in the library system is current.
  • Fees and Replacements: If you do not return your items on time, the library will charge a fee in accordance with the current rates. Damaged or lost materials must be replaced by the borrower.

Read the full loan rules here:

Loan Ruls

    1. To borrow materials, you must have a valid student card and accept the library’s loan rules. The student card must be presented at each loan. Your student card is strictly personal, and as a borrower, you are personally liable for borrowed materials and responsible for returning them on time.
    2. The loan period is the time from when the material is borrowed until it can be recalled:
      • Standard loans: 30 days
      • Library use only: Selected materials may only be used in the library. These are marked “Library Use Only” in the catalog and on the books.
      • Loans from other libraries: Follow the loan period set by the lending library.
    3. Renewal of standard loans is possible if the material is not reserved by another borrower. Renewals can be made directly in the library catalog.
    4. Materials are recalled when the loan period expires. Recalls are sent by email.
    5. If the material is not returned or renewed within 7 days after the first recall, a second recall will be sent with a fee of DKK 25 per recalled item.
      If the material is still not returned or renewed within 9 days after the second recall, an invoice will be issued for the cost of the material plus an additional invoicing fee of DKK 150 per case. The invoicing fee applies even if the book is later returned after the replacement process has started. If the borrower does not respond to the invoice, the case will be sent to debt collection, where additional fees will apply.
      Upon request, the library will provide a receipt for returned materials.
    6. Outstanding fees and invoices can be paid by bank transfer to Reg. no.: 4366, Account no.: 1146440 (include your name and CPR number in “Add comment”) or via MobilePay to 650682 (include your student card number or staff card number in “Add comment”).
    7. Recalls and notifications about materials ready for pickup are sent by email. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address registered in the library system is current. Updates can be made on the library’s website.
      Replacement invoices and reminders are sent as digital post. If you do not have digital post, they will be sent by regular mail.
    8. Materials that are damaged or lost during the loan period must be replaced by the borrower.

    If the above rules are not followed and the outstanding fee amounts to DKK 200 or more, the borrower will be blocked. The block will be lifted only when the full amount has been paid.


    1. To borrow materials, you must have a valid staff card and accept the library’s loan rules. The staff card must be presented at each loan. Staff cards are strictly personal, and as a borrower, you are personally liable for borrowed materials and responsible for returning them on time.
    2. The loan period is the time from when the material is borrowed until it can be recalled:
    • Standard loans: 30 days
    • Library use only: Selected materials may only be used in the library. These are marked “Library Use Only” in the catalog and on the books.
    • Loans from other libraries: Follow the loan period set by the lending library.
    1. Renewal of standard loans is possible if the material is not reserved by another borrower. Renewals can be made directly in the library catalog. Materials are recalled when the loan period expires.
    2. Recalls and notifications about materials ready for pickup are sent by email. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address registered in the library system is current. Updates can be made on the library’s website.
    3. Materials that are damaged or lost during the loan period must be replaced by the borrower.
    1. Registration
      To borrow materials, you must register as a borrower at the 海角社区 Library. To register, you need a valid email address.
      The yellow health card (“sygesikringsbevis”) serves as your library card and must be presented at each loan. If you lose your health card, you must notify the library as soon as possible so the card can be blocked to prevent misuse.
      You can register as a borrower here.
    2. Borrowers without a Danish CPR Number
      If you do not have a Danish CPR number, the library may require a guarantor or other security. Students with a valid student card from the 海角社区 or Universität Flensburg can register without a guarantor.
    3. Acceptance of Rules
      When you register as a borrower, you accept the library’s loan rules. Loans are personal, and as a borrower, you are personally liable for borrowed materials and responsible for returning them on time.
    4. Changes in Address or Email
      Any changes to your address or email must be reported to the library immediately. Alternatively, you can update your information on the library’s website.
    5. Notifications
      Recalls and notifications about materials ready for pickup are sent by email. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address registered in the library system is current.
      Replacement invoices and reminders are sent as digital post. If you do not have digital post, they will be sent by regular mail.
    6. Termination of Borrower Status
      If you wish to terminate your borrower status, you can do so in person at one of the library’s lending desks or by contacting the library via email: udlaan@bib.sdu.dk.
    7. Loan Period
      The loan period is the time from when the material is borrowed until it can be recalled:
      • Standard loans: 30 days
      • Library use only: Selected materials may only be used in the library. These are marked “Library Use Only” in the catalog and on the books.
      • Loans from other libraries: Follow the loan period set by the lending library.
    8. Renewals
      Renewal of standard loans is possible if the material is not reserved by another borrower. Renewals can be made directly in the library catalog.
    9. Recalls
      Materials are recalled when the loan period expires. Recalls are sent by email.
    10. Overdue Materials
      If the material is not returned or renewed within 7 days after the first recall, a second recall will be sent with a fee of DKK 25 per recalled item.
      If the material is still not returned or renewed within 9 days after the second recall, an invoice will be issued for the cost of the material plus an additional invoicing fee of DKK 150 per case. The invoicing fee applies even if the book is later returned after the replacement process has started. If the borrower does not respond to the invoice, the case will be sent to debt collection, where additional fees will apply.
      Upon request, the library will provide a receipt for returned materials.
    11. Payment
      Outstanding fees and invoices can be paid by bank transfer to Reg. no.: 4366, Account no.: 1146440 (include your name and CPR number in “Add comment”) or via MobilePay to 650682 (include your borrower number or CPR number in “Add comment”).
    12. Damaged or Lost Materials
      Materials that are damaged or lost during the loan period must be replaced by the borrower.
    13. Blocking
      If the above rules are not followed and the outstanding fee amounts to DKK 200 or more, the borrower will be blocked. The block will be lifted only when the full amount has been paid.
    14. Inactive Borrowers
      Borrowers who have not been active for the past year will be deleted from our library system. This does not apply to users with outstanding loans or fees. If you wish to become a borrower again, you can re-register via our online registration form.
    15. Online access to Electronic Books and Journals
      In our departments, there are several computers available for you to use, for information searches. These computers provide access to our electronic resources such as databases, articles, and e-books. As a private user, you cannot use your own IT equipment in the library for this purpose or access these resources from home.
      There are certain restrictions regarding use and access that you should be aware of:
      • You may, as a private user, use the library’s electronic resources for private purposes only—never for commercial or other work-related purposes. This means you may read, print, and download as long as it complies with this condition.
      • All traffic related to access is logged both by the data provider and by the library
      If these rules are not followed, you may be asked to leave the premises.

Services at the Library

  • It is possible to order materials directly via the . Please indicate a final date of interest when placing your order. Orders will be canceled after this date. 

  • The library will send you an email as soon as a book is ready for pickup, and if there are any problems or delays in obtaining the requested materials.
    You can check the status of your orders in the .


  • Books and journals ordered before 12:00 noon and available at one of the library’s branches are usually processed the same day.

    This does not apply to materials stored in the remote storage facility or materials being acquired.

    Most items will be ready for pickup the next business day, but inter-campus shipping may cause delays.

    You will receive an email when your materials are ready for pickup. You can also check the status in the . Ordered materials must be picked up within 7 days.

  • Materials can be sent by mail for a fee of :

    • DKK 65.00 per book shipment
    • DKK 50.00 per shipment of photocopies or prints.

  • Rare and valuable works, etc., cannot be borrowed for home use and may only be used in the library’s reading rooms. If you are excluded from home loans due to overdue returns and/or unpaid fees, you will be referred to reading rooms.

  • Materials not found in the library’s own collections will be requested from other libraries in Denmark and abroad.

    • Materials from Danish libraries are obtained free of charge. 
    • Materials from abroad are free for 海角社区 students and staff
    • Other borrowers will be charged a fee of DKK 200 per book/article if the material must be obtained from abroad.

  • A  for materials needed for teaching or assignments over shorter or longer periods can be set up at the library.

    Materials on semester loan shelves may only be used on-site, with short-term loans allowed for self-copying.

  • 海角社区 students can borrow one locker at a time through the library and use it at their own responsibility. Lockers are located throughout the campus.

    The loan period is 5 months and can be extended if there is no waiting list.

    Read more about the .


  • As a student or employee at 海角社区, you have online access to electronic resources.

    Private users can access them via the library’s public computers.

  • The library has copiers and scanners where you can make copies and print for a fee.
    Students receive a number of free prints per semester.

    Read more about prices and rules on .


See all library services:

Using the Library

The University Library of Southern Denmark is a public library. Its collections and other facilities are available to anyone who follows the applicable borrowing rules and respects the instructions given by library staff.
The borrowing rules on 海角社区’s website are always the current rules and supersede any previous versions.

Complaints

Complaints regarding the use of the 海角社区 Library should be addressed to the library management by e-mail: overbibliotekar@bib.sdu.dk or by post: 海角社区 Library, Campusvej 55, 5230 Odense M.

Legal Basis

The library’s rules on use and fees for overdue materials are based on the following legislation (all in danish):

Last Updated 03.02.2026