I know Canadian libraries operate similarly, but I mean more so like in Europe. Are they as big there as they are here? And do they require fees to join, or are paid via taxes like here as well?
I know Canadian libraries operate similarly, but I mean more so like in Europe. Are they as big there as they are here? And do they require fees to join, or are paid via taxes like here as well?
Germany: They’re in almost every city and even many smaller towns.
You pay a regular membership fee (in my town 20€ per year) which covers about 10% of the costs for the library, the remaining 90% are financed by taxes.
For that you get access to a vast online catalog, and you can borrow books for 4 weeks for free.
DVDs and games cost another 1€ for each item.
If you return your items late, you have to pay another fee.