The Lace Guild Library
temporary suspension of library loans
Your Trustees have taken the difficult decision to temporarily suspend loans from the Lace Guild library. This will allow us time to improve the loans process and make sure the service benefits as many members as possible, following the resignation of both the Office Administrator and the Honorary Librarian. Apologies to the small number of members who have outstanding loan requests or currently borrow books occasionally or regularly from the library. Do keep an eye on the website for updates.
The Lace Guild has an extensive library of lace and related books.
Members in the UK can borrow items from the Guild library either by personal visit to The Hollies or by post.
For postal lending, members are required to pay postage both ways and the outward cost is marked on the package. Please send a refund of outward postage when returning items. Stamps are preferred. Cheques are acceptable only for larger amounts as they are expensive to process.
Requests can be made by letter, telephone or email to the librarian at library@laceguild.org
Items are usually loaned for two calendar months, and can be renewed unless requested by another member. The date on the label is a filing date so do not be concerned if it is not a working day. Prompt return of loan items is appreciated. The library list is updated annually in time for the AGM so please enquire about items not listed.
Some library items cannot be borrowed because of their value. These can only be viewed by visiting The Hollies.
The Lace Guild often receives gifts and bequests of lacemaking books, most of which are sold to allow new purchases for the library.