Base-Library provides access to the services and collections of a consortium of NHS libraries throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country, collectively known as Base.

As a Base-Library member you can use all 20 Base libraries - you only need to join once - and access over 87,000 resources.

Please see Library locations for individual library details or find out about joining Base Libraries.

Members can borrow a total of six standard loan items for four weeks from any Base Library.

Students on placement and external members can borrow a total of four standard loan items for two weeks from any Base Library.

Books sourced from libraries outside the ‘Base’ area do not count towards your Base borrowing limit.

Members can reserve up to six items at any one time (Student and External members up to four items).

You can renew an item twice without returning it. If you wish to borrow the item again, it should be made available to other members first for at least one week. Except where there are sufficient copies available in the library, at that time, for all members to use.

Journals cannot be borrowed.

You cannot borrow any items until your details have been recorded on the Base-Library system.

Members can borrow from and return items to any Base library (if visiting in person, please check with the library for access details).

Items borrowed must be returned by the due date. All members are liable for any fines incurred due to the late return of items as follows:

- 20p per item per day for standard and two week loan items (up to a maximum of £5.00)
- 50p per item per day for 7 day loan items (up to a maximum of £5.00)
- £1 per item per day for special loan items (up to a maximum of £10.00)
-£2 per item per day for laptops and associated equipment (up to a maximum of £50.00).

If you incur fines of £5.00 or more, all borrowing rights will be suspended until fines are paid (with the exception of External members who are not permitted to borrow if any fines are owed).

You may be charged for items supplied from outside the ‘Base’ area or for journal articles held by Base, charges may vary.