Library
Register as user and use
the library
You can borrow the library’s books through www.bibliotek.dk and pick up the books at your local library (in Denmark only).
It’s easy to become a user at the Designmuseum Danmark’s Library. Here you can read how to register yourself as a user and about the opportunities you have as a user.
Here’s how you register as a user:
You can use the button to the left: “New user”
Or you can register at the librarian in the reading room.
In both cases bring your “yellow card” – issued by the Danish government – the first time you visit the library.
What can you do as a user?
We are a publicly accessible library, and the collections can be used without charge by everyone. When you have been registered as a user, you can log in and order materials in the library’s online catalogue.
As a user, you can take home all of the materials in the library’s collection. Some materials can only be reviewed at the library itself: these are marked “reading room” and they can be selected for review at the library using the database.
Who can you borrow from the library?
You can loan directly from us if you are a resident in the Greater Copenhagen area. People who live outside that area but within Denmark can order material from us via www.bibliotek.dk for delivery to their own local library.
Loan period
The loan period for our materials is one month. If you do not return the materials on time, you will be charged a fee.
You can extend your borrowing period online in our database. If you lose or damage our materials, you will be charged a replacement fee that will be determined by us.
Acquisition of data when registration as a user
If you wish to be registered as a user at the Library of Design Museum Danmark we need certain personal information in order to perform library task as stipulated in Danish legislation relation to libraries (Biblioteksloven).This involves your name, postal address, email address, civil registration number and phone number.
If you borrow material, this will be registered in your profile. The information is used in connection with library operations and is deleted in accordance with fixed guidelines pursuant to the provisions of the Danish legislation relation to libraries (Biblioteksloven).
Before we can register you as a user of the Library at Design Museum Danmark, your consent is required. The consent means that you accept, that your personal data will only be used as described above.
When you want to see material that is in storage
A selection of our books and periodicals are on view in the reading room, but most are in storage.
Requesting an item from storage: You order the book using an ordering slip. Our personnel will retrieve it from the storage area. Orders will be filled in the order they are received, and items will not be retrieved in the last 30 minutes before closing.
How to use the reading room
Everyone is welcome in the reading room. There are a few rules to create a positive study atmosphere:
Coats and large bags must be placed in the coatrack and lockers near the museum entrance. Anyone can take books off the shelf in the reading room, but only staff can put them back on the shelves. Conversation is allowed only in quiet tones, and speaking on mobile telephones are not allowed. Eating and drinking is not allowed in the reading room.
Photography and photocopying
A4 black/white: 2 kr. Colour: 4 kr. A3 black/white: 4 kr Colour: 10 kr. The user fills out an order form, and the staff will make copies. Small numbers of copies (under 10) can usually be obtained the same day, while larger numbers can be picked up the next day if paid in advance. If you want the copies sent in the mail, write your name and address on a correctly sized envelope and pay in advance for both the copies and the postage. Photocopies can only be made of items that will be not be damaged by the process.
The following items cannot be photocopied:
- Fashion magazines – Large format publications (III books) – Publications with loose pages – Delicate or older publications
Photocopies can be made up to 30 minutes before closing time.
Photography
You are welcome to photograph the books and periodicals yourself.
Copyright
If you use copies of the library’s materials, it is your responsibility to make sure all applicable copyright laws are upheld.
Change of address
If you change address, email address or telephone number, please let us know. Either send us an email at bib@designmuseum.dk or correct your address using ”login” in the library’s online catalogue..
Group visits
The library is happy to host groups and offer an introduction to how to use the library. Contact us for an appointment.