Loan Services

• Loan Services are provided to individual members only. Library books can be borrowed for up to two weeks, two books with each membership card.
• Library Opening Hours are from:

Book Reservation

• Members who wish to make reservation on library books should submit the Library Book Reservation Form to the Institute in person or by mail, fax or mail. Telephone reservations will not be accepted. Members will be notified when their items are available.
• Reservation will be automatically cancelled if the borrower does not collect the reserved book within 2 working days after being notified by library staff.
• The library lending service is based on first-come-first-served basis.
• The Institute reserves the right to make final decisions in event of any dispute.

Book Return and Overdue

• Books borrowed must be returned to the Library on or before the due date. Late return is subject to a fine which is charged at a rate of HK$5.00/book per day (including Sundays & Holidays).

Renewal

• Books may be renewed once unless the item is already reserved by another member.
• Renewals can be made in person at the Institute's Counter or by sending fax or email ro the Institute on or before the last date of the initial loan. Renewal by telephone must be accompanied by formal application by returning the renewal form to the institute.

Book Loss/Damage

• Borrower must report immediately to the librarian on any damaged or lost of the borrowed item. The borrower should bear the replacement cost and a surcharge of 30% of the replacement cost. If the cost si reported after the due date of return, the borrower is still subject to the late return fine.

**Regulations are subject to change without prior notice.