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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers below reflect the services and rules of the Library Service of the Velocity Interoperability Network as of 6 September 2026. They will be revised as the branches open, the programme of sessions begins and the arrangements for the mobile library are announced.

If your question is not answered here, write to contact@libraries.gov.vin. See also Branches, Membership and Borrowing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who may join the Library Service?

Do I need to be a member to visit a branch?

I was registered with my organisation's reading room. Do I need to apply again?

How many items may I borrow, and for how long?

Can I return an item to a different branch from the one I borrowed it from?

What happens if I return an item late?

How do I reserve an item that is on loan or held at another branch?

Which branch is nearest to me, and when is it open?

Can I book a room to study or meet in?

How do I use the digital collections?

Can I read the official publications of the Network without being a member?

The Service does not hold the title I want. Can it be obtained?

Does the Service publish statistics?