The
Central Bank of Malta Library is a specialised library which
contains published information on a range of subjects in the
field of social science. In particular it specialises in areas
such as banking, finance, and economics. The collection comprises
17,000 volumes and roughly 1,400 periodicals.
Rules and procedures regarding
the use of the Bank's Library facilities
•
Library
users other than Central Bank of Malta employees may make
use of some facilities. A Borrowing Permit may be issued
to:
(a)
registered
students of an approved university or other institution
of higher education, residing in Malta and reading for
a first degree or pursuing postgraduate studies in economics,
banking and finance;
(b)
a person engaged
in study or research related to economics, banking and
finance who requires books not available in other public
libraries;
•
Applications under
paragraph (b) require the support of two reputable academics
linked to a university, except that the Director, Economics
and External Relations Division or Manager Library may,
at his discretion, accept a recommendation from a person
of professional status resident in Malta.
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Applications for
a Borrowing Permit shall be made on the prescribed form
available from Manager Library. Persons granted a Borrowing
Permit are required to sign a declaration which binds
them to observe the Library Rules.
•
Members of the general
public who do not satisfy the above criteria may only
consult material on site.
•
Borrowers have to
register their names and addresses in the Library register,
which is an electronically based system.
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The borrowing period
is three weeks, but the Library official may set a shorter
borrowing period for the return of the publications particularly
when these are in persistent demand by other users.
•
Reference
publications and periodicals may not be withdrawn from
the Library premises.
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Photocopying from
publications for private use is permitted against a specific
charge per sheet photocopied. Photocopying is permitted
as long as this is in accordance with copyright legislation.
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In
the event of loss of or damage to publications borrowed
from the Library, the borrower will be obliged to pay
compensation, which will be determined by Manager Library.
Alternatively, the borrower may purchase a replacement
copy of the publication and deliver this to the Library.
•
Borrowers who are
liable to make such compensation will not be permitted
to use the Library's facilities until such time as the
compensation has been settled to the satisfaction of Manager
Library.
