Borrowing Books

• To borrow books from the library, you must have a valid ID card as defined in the library regulations.
• Simply take the books to the circulation counter to complete the loan procedures.
• The loan period and privilege is determined according to the Loan Rule Table.
• For non-circulating materials, please refer to the notice of relevant divisions.

Return & Overdue

• Please return your borrowed books directly to the circulation counter on or before the due date to avoid overdue penalties.
• If your borrowed books are overdue five times, your borrowing privilege will be blocked for 90 days.

Renewal

• Most books may be renewed either in the library circulation counter or through the library online public access with exception of non-circulating materials as mentioned above.
• Users can usually renew loans one more time that are not overdue.
• Take note of the reply message after online renewal to confirm if the renewal has been accepted.

Damage & Loss

• Please treat library materials with same care as you do with your personal belongings.
• For lost or damaged books, you will be responsible for the replacement of exact copy.
• If the replacement of the book is impossible, the library may assess a fee based on the library regulations.

Conduct of Library Users

• Food and drink may not be brought into the library.
• Personal telephones must be turned off in the library at all times.
• Smoking, drinking, or eating is not permitted in the library.
• Library users are required to sit in the places provided and should not move tables and chairs to new positions.
• Silence must be observed in the library.
• All library furniture, equipment and library materials must be kept clean.
• Personal belongings must not be left unattended in the library. The library does not accept any responsibility for the loss of personal belongings in the library.
• Library users will be held responsible for loss or damage to any materials whilst in their charge. Any defect or damage to a book should be reported to the supervisor of the circulation counter immediately when it is noticed.
• Others; according to the library regulations.

The Loan Rule Table