Lending

What if you could have all our library services at your fingertips anytime, anywhere? The BibToGo app combines all the benefits of your library membership. And offers even more!

• You receive a personal digital library card that is integrated into BibToGo. You can use this digital card to borrow media from our library. Even if you are offline.
• With BiToGo you can easily access your personal library account and view your borrowed media, extend the loan period or check media reservations.
• Would you like to see what media we have in our collections? With BibToGo you have easy access to our library catalog. Our lists with selected media recommendations will help you with your selection.
• Are you looking for additional information on how you can best benefit from our collections? An integrated QR code reader allows you to access additional information when you are in our library.

A valid library card is required for the loan of documents. This card will be issued on the spot upon presentation of valid ID(s) with the following personal information: name & postal address. It is the patron’s responsibility to notify the Goethe-Institut by mail or in person of any changes to this information.
 
Patrons’ personal data will be transmitted and stored in a database of the Goethe-Institut in Germany and only be used for the purpose of validating, executing and completing the library loan agreement. The Goethe-Institut shall take every possible precaution to ensure that the stored personal data will not be used for irrelevant purposes or communicated with third parties, unless permitted or required by the Private Sector Privacy Act (RLRQ c P-39.1).

After 15 months of inactivity on an account, it will be erased, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European regulation on the protection of personal data.
 
Patrons may request to see their personal data at any time and, if necessary, to correct it by writing to: Bibliothek-montreal@goethe.de

Overdue documents

For overdue material, THREE reminders will be sent via email. With the third reminder, your library membership will be suspended. Borrowing privileges will be reinstated once the documents have been returned and/or the replacement fee has been paid.
 
We do not charge overdue fines.

Loss or Damage

Patrons are responsible for returning library materials in good condition.  In the case of loss, theft, or damage, a replacement fee will be charged.

Compliance with applicable laws

The user is obligated to respect the copyright as well as data privacy and the existing laws. In case of infraction of those laws the user is held accountable.
DVDs may be borrowed for PERSONAL or EDUCATIONAL use only.

Computer

A computer is at your disposal for searches in our library's catalog and to browse our website (goethe.de). Computer usage is limited to 15 minutes. Sessions shut down automatically. The use of USB flash drives is not permitted. The illegal or incorrect use of the electronic equipment leads to immediate deprivation of user privileges.

Wi-fi

There is free wireless internet in the Goethe-Institut. The password is available at the reception.


The violation of these conditions can result in temporary or permanent deprivation of user privileges.