Opening hours: First Saturday of each month from 2-4pm

Location: Hall of the Beaumaris-Mordialloc Baptist Church in 223-225 Balcombe Rd, Beaumaris

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Becoming a member

Anyone is able to join the German Library “Bücherwald”, it is not just for participants of DerDieDas programs. Your membership offers access to German books, CDs, DVDs and games. A membership is always for the whole family in one household, no matter how many participants. The membership is registered under one main household contact, who will receive all communication and must be over the age of 18. Memberships are digitally registered in the DerDieDas library system, without the need of a physical membership card. If you forget your digital membership card, you must identify yourself with a photo ID (e.g. drivers licence) in order to borrow books. Memberships are valid for one year and are automatically renewed annually until cancelled. By becoming a member of DerDieDas Bücherwald, you agree to adhere to these DerDieDas Bücherwald Terms and Conditions as well as DerDieDas Child Safe Standards. Register here before your first library visit.

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Volunteering

DerDieDas Bücherwald is 100% volunteer run and we encourage all members to get involved. This is the spirit of our German library idea - to bring the community together, to create something great! While it is only a small contribution of your time throughout the year, we do offer an alternative membership option without volunteering at a higher cost. There are various volunteering tasks, which can range from support to run the library on Saturdays to background assistance with the maintenance of the inventory.

Costs

AUD 60 per year including a volunteering commitment 

AUD 80 per year without a volunteering requirement

Memberships are valid for one year and are automatically renewed annually until cancelled.

 

Cancellation

Memberships can be cancelled anytime, effective at the end of the current membership year, either via the customer login portal or via Email to DerDieDasMelbourne@gmail.com. 

Loan Conditions per Membership

The following limits apply to the library collection:

12 children's books (not including pixi books), unlimited other items (games, CDs, DVDs)

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Loan Periods

The loan period for all items is two months. You cannot renew an item.

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Overdue items

There are no charges for overdue items, however, these items need to be returned before further borrowing is available. Items overdue for longer than 28 days will be deemed lost, and replacement costs will apply. 

 

Charges

Replacement costs for lost items are calculated on an individual item basis.

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General Conditions of Use

The following conditions of use apply to all library members and visitors to the library. 

• Accept responsibility for all items borrowed on your membership.

• Return or renew items on or before the due date.

• Return all library items via the return desk during opening hours.

• Report damages to any item on loan to you.

• Promptly pay all applicable charges for lost or damaged items.

• Notify change of address details.

• Membership will be suspended until overdue items have been returned or paid for.

• Adhere to the DerDieDas Child Safe Standards 

• Respect staff and library users, understand the library is a shared public place, behave appropriately within the library environment.

• Comply with current Australian copyright legislation.

• Parents or guardians are responsible for the safety and behaviour of their children at all times.

• Children 12 and under must be accompanied by their parents or guardians whilst in the library.

• Parents and guardians are responsible for their children’s selections and use of library resources.

• Bücherwald accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage to personal items or belongings brought into the library.

• Leave the library when requested by library staff, at closing time and during an emergency evacuation.

• No dogs or animals must be brought into the library.

• Smoking, alcohol and illegal substances are not permitted on library premises.

• Library users must abide by all instructions or directions given by library staff.

 

Privacy 

Bücherwald is aware of its privacy under state legislation and seeks to maintain high standards of protection for members’ information. No library member’s details will be provided to any outside organisation without prior consent, except in the case of a court order or an official written request by a member of the police force. 

 

Donations

Bücherwald welcomes donations of German books, magazines, games, DVDs and CDs in good condition. Donated items are assessed for their suitability in the collection. Donations can be made at the desk during opening hours, or a pick-up time can be arranged.