FAQ
How can I get information about the Library?
In person: 8600 Siófok, Main Square 2/A. ont he first floor at the Adult section’s administration desk.
By phone: +36-84/506-598
Via e-mail: help@konyvtar-siofok.hu
Library membership
How can I end my library membership?
Library membership ends after 5 years if the member doesn’t renew it every year, or if they die or are banned for the institution. In any other occasions, library membership can be ended only in writing.
My library membership is older than 1 year. How can I renew it?
You can renew your library membership in person, and you need to present your personal documents used at the first registration. The price of renewing the membership is the same as for the first registration.
What are the membership prices?
The 1 year basic library membership is 1 600 Ft, and it permits borrowing 10 books, 5 periodicals 5 audiobooks and 5 music CDs at a time, and the 1 year upgraded membership is 3 200 Ft, and it permits borrowing 20 books, 10 periodicals, 10 audiobooks and 15 music CDs at a time. Read more about it here: Registering for a Reader Pass.
How can I register for a Reader Pass?
You can register for a Reader Pass only in person at the Library. For registration, you have to provide personal data and present personal documents.
Children under the age of 16 can get a Reader Pass for the Children’s section. They have to be accompanied by a close relative over the age of 18, and they have to present personal documents. You can read more about the Children’s section membership on its website: Children’s section.
Library membership is valid for 1 year from the day of registration.
You can read more about the library membership and rules of using the Library here: Registering for a Reader Pass, The Rules of Using the Library.
How to borrow documents
How can I get an inspiration for what to read next?
On Books page on our website, you can find book recommendations of English language books. For Hungarian books, you should visit our website in Hungarian. For books in any other language, please visit our Library’s intercultural collection.
Where can I find the intercultural collection?
If you are looking for books in english or other foreign language, you can ask for help at the administration desk at the Adult section and also at the Children’s section. The intercultural collection is placed at the end of the Adult section floor after turning left from the entrance.
I am looking for a certain book. How can I get help?
When the Library is open, our colleagues at the literature service desk can help you find the book you are looking for. You can also ask for help by phone (+36-84/506-598/2) or via e-mail (help@konyvtar-siofok.hu).
The book I am looking for is borrowed. How can I get a notification if the book is returned?
If the item you are looking for is borrowed, you can place a hold on the item for 120 Ft/document. If the document is returned, we notify you via e-mail or phone. We hold the item for 6 days (on which the Library is open) from the day of the notification. After 6 days, the document can be borrowed by any member of the Library.
I forgot to return an item on time. What happens?
If borrowed items are not returned until the end of the loaning period, and it is not renewed, the library member has to pay overdue fines. Every member is warned about the end of a loaning period via e-mail generated by our digital loaning system.
Overdue fines have to be payed regardless of discounted membership.
Overdue fines: 40 Ft/week for an item – the overdue time starts counting 1 week after the due date.
How can I renew an item?
Items can be renewd in person, by phone, via e-mail, in our digital catalogue after signing in or in the Qulto eCard application on smartphone or tablet.
Read more about renewing borrowed items: The Rules of Using the Library, How to borrow.
How can I borrow audiobooks and music CDs?
Audiobooks and music CDs can be borrowed from our media collection. First, you have to choose at the media section the CD or DVD you would like to borrow, show to our colleague and they will lend you the chosen media document. Audiobooks and music CDs are loaned for a period of 4 weeks , and they can be renewed once, unless there is an outstanding hold on the item.
How can I borrow magazines?
The newest publications can’t be borrowed, but they can be read in the reading areas for free. Previous publications are loaned for a period of 4 weeks, and they can be renewed once, unless there is a hold on the item. Our colleagues will help you find what you are looking for.
How can I borrow books?
A valid library membership is needed to borrow books. Books are loaned for a period of 4 weeks, and they can be renewed two times, unless there is an outstanding hold on the item. Read more about borrowing books: The Rules of Using the Library, How to borrow.