Library Fees & Charges
2012 Price List
Although membership to the City of Sydney Library Network is free to city residents, there are some charges for non-residents and for certain library services. For more information please email library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or Telephone 02 9242 8555.
Bicycle Puncture Kits | Books & maps for sale | Book Launch | Charge card | Events | Fax | Filming & Photography | Fines | Inter-Library-Loans | Internet & Computers | Insurance | Library Bags | Lost Books | Lost Cards | Meeting Rooms | Membership | Photocopies | Printing | Reservations | Training | USBs & Supplies
Membership | Lost Cards
Reservations | Inter-Library Loans
Reservations & Inter-Library Loans (Per Item) |
Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Reservation of books | $1.50 |
| Request for book purchase with notification | $2.50 |
| Inter-library loan (some public libraries) | $2.50 |
| Inter-library loan Minimum fee - fees vary depending on rate charged by other library (e.g. National Library : $16.50 minimum) |
From $13.50 minimum |
| Fast track inter-library loan (fees vary depending on library) | $25 minimum + courier charges |
Fines | Lost Books
Penalties & Fines |
Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Overdue item/Late Fines per item/per day | maximum $10.00 per item |
$0.30 (no GST) |
| Lost items - cost of the item + Processing fee | Fee + GST |
| Processing fee for lost book | $15 |
| Processing fee for lost periodicals | $7 |
| Missing Part - Talking Book | Fee For one Missing tape/CD from talking book (ie Missing tape/CD $7.00 = Processing fee $7.00) | $14 |
| Missing Part - Language Learning kits | Fee For one Missing tape/CD from language kit (ie Missing tape/CD $7.00 = Processing fee $7.00) | $14 |
| NB Customers may continue to borrow when they have fines, but must pay off at least $5 per time to continue borrowing. (This does not apply to reservation and lost item charges). Borrowers with overdue items are unable to borrow until all items are returned. | |
Photocopies | Printing
Fax Service
| Facsimile Copies (A4) - Sending Only | Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Local call - first page | Subsequent pages - per page | $3 | $1.50 |
STD call - first page | Subsequent pages - per page |
$4 | $1.50 |
ISDN - first page | Subsequent pages - per page |
$6 | $2.00 |
Internet | Computers | Wordprocessing
Computer Training Classes
Computer Training Classes |
Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Library Member | Free - $20 |
| Non-Library Member | Free - $20 |
| Concession | Free - $20 |
Meeting Room Hire
Benledi (Glebe) | Customs House (Sydney City) |
Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday - up to 5.00pm | $39 |
| Monday to Friday after 5.00pm, Weekends and Public Holidays | $55.50 |
| Day Rate (9am - 5pm only) | $235 |
| Full Week - 5 Days (Monday to Friday) | $470 |
| Community Hire Rate | 50% discount |
| All parties hiring City facilities are required to provide proof of $10 million Public Liability Insurance before booking can be confirmed. | |
Bookings | Benledi Community Room | Contact Elaine Walsh Tel: 02 9246 7869 Email: ewalsh@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Bookings | Customs House Meeting Room | Contact Marie Crilley Tel: 9242 8567 Email Library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au | Seats 42 |
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Public Liability Insurance | Room Hire
| PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE (ALL VENUES) | Cost per booking |
|---|---|
| All parties hiring City facilities are required to provide proof of $10 million Public Liability Insurance before booking can be confirmed. Individuals and small community groups unable to provide insurance cover, may make application to be covered under the City's Community Engagement. Liability Policy at the following fee rates: | |
| Level 1 | Venue Booking Fees < $250 excl GST Partial | $25 |
| Level 2 | Venue Booking Fees between $250 and $1000 excl GST Partial Cost per booking | $100 |
| Level 3 | Venue Booking Fees >$1000 excl GST Partial Cost per booking | $200 |
Filming and Still Photography
Filming and still photography |
Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Not for profit Organisations | |
| Administration fee | $40 |
| Venue Hire Fee (within opening hours) | $35 per hour |
| Venue Hire Fee (outside opening hours) | $100 per hour |
| Commercial Organisations | |
| Administration fee | $100 |
| Venue Hire Fee (within opening hours) | $60 per hour |
| Venue Hire Fee (outside opening hours) | $180 per hour |
Library Bags | Supplies | Books for Sale
Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|
|---|---|
| Library Bags (each) | $1 - $4 |
| Charge Card | Payment Card for Library Services | $1 |
| Memory stick/ USB | From $15 |
| Bicycle Puncture Kits | $1 |
| Sale of books and maps - Sydney History Titles | click here. |
Library Events - Entry Fees
| Library Public Programs | Fee ($) GST inclusive |
|---|---|
| Library Member | Free - $20 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Non-Library Member | Free - $20 |
Last Updated: Tuesday 8 May, 2012
