Book, CD, DVD and E-BOOK loans:
The material available for borrowing comprises of books, CDs and DVDs. As of January 2012 it is possible to upload e-books to a personal computer, e-reader, i-pad or other device, choosing from those acquired by the digital library of Alto Garda and Valle di Ledro. It is not possible to borrow encyclopedias, books of particular interest, rare books, consultation works, magazines, newspapers.
Books can be borrowed for up to 30 days for a maximum of 4 documents and the loan can be extended only once.
A maximum of 2 CDs, VHS, and DVDs can be borrowed for up to 7 days.
In order to borrow e-books it is necessary to apply for free membership to the digital library of Alto Garda and Valle di Ledro at one of the libraries belonging to the association (Town Library of Arco, Civic Library of Nago-Torbole, Town Library of Riva del Garda, and Library of Valle di Ledro). After that members can borrow autonomously for 14 days up to a maximum of 2 e-books per month.
In order to make use of this service it is necessary to be in possession of or to get a membership card. The card is free of charge, personal and valid in all libraries in the Province of Trento.
Catalogs
Author catalog music CD
Author catalog DVD
Author catalog VHS
Inter library loan:
Books that are not owned by the library, but available in other CBT libraries can be requested by the user free of charge by filling out the proper form. The request will be transmitted on the same day. On arrival of the requested book through the postal services the library staff will inform the member.
National loan:
If a requested book is not available in the province catalog, it is possible to request it from the library staff though national loan. The staff will check for availability of the document and at the request of the member will arrange for the shipping at the current cost. The staff will only incur costs on confirmation from the member.
In order to file your request for national loan please write to arco@biblio.infotn.it