CDs - Frequently Asked Questions
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- How many items can I borrow?
- How much does it cost?
- Can I reserve a title?
- Can I borrow CDs from Luton Libraries?
- Where can I see the stock?
- Are there any tips on the care of CDs?
- How does the law affect the loan of CDs?
- Do you still stock cassettes?
How many items can I borrow?
You can loan up to 10 items for one week using your library ticket
How much does it cost?
See fines and charges for the most up to date information.
If you think you may be entitled to concessions click here
Can I reserve a title?
Yes you can request CDs from the library catalogue. There is a charge for this service.Can I borrow CDs from Luton Libraries?
Bedfordshire Libraries and Luton Libraries are two separate local authorities working in partnership to provide a joint catalogue, we share a large proportion of our stock. Unfortunately we do not share CDs across the border. If you would like to borrow a CD from Luton Libraries you will need to be a member of Luton Libraries and borrow the item from a Luton Library.Where can I see the stock?
- Larger selections are located at the following libraries:
| Bedford Central | Leighton Buzzard | Flitwick |
| Dunstable | Biggleswade |
- Smaller selections can be found at these libraries:
| Houghton Regis | Shefford |
| Putnoe | Kempston |
Are there any tips on the care of CDs?
While CDs are in your possession treat them carefully:
- Handle them by the edges
- Use a CD cleaning cloth
- Keep them away from strong sunlight or electromagnetic fields
- Report any damage to staff on return
How does the law affect the loan of CDs?
- Due to music industry restrictions top chart titles are not available to libraries until 3 months after the release date
- You should be aware that it is an offence to make a copy of any recording
even for private use without the written permission of the publisher
Do you still stock cassettes?
- Music cassette stocks have now been phased out of branch libraries however
a small collection is still available through
Library Link services to
housebound customers
Page last updated: 10th May 2005
