Borrow

Our public library stocks a representative and up-to-date selection of printmedia and audiovisual media in both German and English, keeping you informed about latest trends and current issues in Germany.

We hold special collections in our main area of German as a foreign language.

Stock we offer include:

• German language literature and non-fiction books
• English translations of German literature
• English non-fiction books about Germany
• Materials for German as a Foreign Language
• Feature and documentary films on DVD

Magazines in stock:

• Der Spiegel
• Deutsch perfekt
• Presse und Sprache

In order to borrow materials you will need a valid reader's card.

You can register online on our website. Please fill in this form beforehand, to enter the most important data for your registration and to confirm your email address in advance. 

Then come to the library during service hours within the following 14 days to complete the enrolment process. Otherwise your data will be deleted automatically.

On presenting an official document with your home address (driving licence, utility bill etc) and current proof for concessionary* rate, if applicable, we will issue an electronic invoice with the appropriate amount.
*Pensioners, students, school pupils, the unemployed, course participants and/or registered readers of the Alliance Française

Goethe-Institut Glasgow Language Course Students, Teachers of German/Teaching Assistants enjoy free membership after presenting proof.

Finally, we ask for a bank transfer within 14 days. Once this has been paid, your reader card will be ready for collection. Unfortunately, we do not offer any other payment options at the Goethe-Institut.

You can of course also fill in a printed form during our service hours. The library team will be happy to inform you during a personal visit.

Please read our Data Protection Rules and Consents and the before you register.
 

ANNUAL Membership Fee

Goethe-Institut Glasgow Language Course Students, Teachers of German/Teaching Assistants: 
free

Pensioners, students, school pupils, the unemployed, course participants and/or registered readers of the Alliance Française: 
£14

All other persons: 
£20

Renewal of memberships

Free and reduced membership holders: Please include current proof for concessionary* rate, if still applicable, when applying for renewal either in person or by email.

If applicable, an invoice will be sent out with the appropriate membership fee, and we ask for a bank transfer within 14 days. Sorry, there are no payment facilities at the Goethe-Institut.

Free library members can also renew their library card at the issue desk during our service hours.

In our library you can use the Self-Checkout system for borrowing, returning and extending library materials. Simply follow the instructions on the screen.

Please bear in mind, that during opening hours without personell, only the Self-Checkout system is available i.e. you can only borrow, extend and return. 

Enrolments and extensions of membership can only be done during service hours. 

You can borrow up to a maximum of 10 items (10 books, 3 CDs / DVDs / Magazines or 2 board games) at any given time. The latest editions of newspapers/magazines are not available for borrowing.

Library members are kindly asked to take care of the borrowed items, as they are liable for compensation in case of loss or damage.

Books, CDs and magazines: 4 weeks
DVDs and board games: 2 weeks

Overdue items incur a fine of 25p per day, per item.

The loan period may be extended up to 3 times as long as the material has not been reserved. Renewal of loans can be made via the self checkout system, the online catalogue extension form or by contacting the library issue desk during service hours.

Tel. +442075964040
library-glasgow@goethe.de