Introduction to Library Materials Lending Services

Library Card

• A library card is not to be lent or transferred.

Borrowing Limit for Library Materials

• Each registered reader may borrow a maximum of 5 items of library materials together with accompanying library materials.

Time Limit for Borrowing Library Materials

• Library materials for lending may be borrowed for a period of 14 days.

Overdue Fine

• An overdue fine is imposed on each and every loan item and accompanying library material returned late. The charge is $1.00 per day or part of a day for each loan item or accompanying library material borrowed.

Renewal of Library Materials

• Unless already reserved by another reader, each loan item may be renewed for up to 2 consecutive times with a period of 14 days for each renewal.
• The new due date is calculated from the day the item is renewed irrespective of the original due date. A new loan period of 14 days applies and will not be extended even if the item is renewed earlier.
• All loan items which cannot be renewed should be returned to Library by the due date. Borrowers must pay the fine for all overdue loan items.