Library Card Regulations(Trial)

1、Administration of Library Cards

There are four types of library cards:

University Identity Card - the identity card issued by City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) to staff and students, which can be used for accessing the library and borrowing library materials. It includes student cards, staff cards, family member cards, alumni cards, as well as short-term campus cards issued by the university for visiting scholars, visiting students and dispatched personnel. Campus Identity Card holders can access the library and borrow library materials using their cards.

 

Library Reading Card - the card issued by the library to non-University Identity Card holders for accessing the library as well as reading library materials. The Library Reading Card includes temporary reading cards and long-term reading cards. The temporary card can only be used on the day it is issued. The applicant must present the letter of application issued by the corresponding department or organization, personal ID, and a one-inch photo to the library services counter for processing. During the card validity period, Library Reading Card holders can enter various public reading areas and access the library collection.

 

Library Borrowing Card - the card issued by the library to non-University Identity Card holders for accessing the library as well as borrowing library materials. The applicant must present the letter of application issued by the corresponding department or organization, personal ID and a one-inch photo to the library services counter for processing. During the card validity period, Library Borrowing Card holders can borrow our library materials.

 

Inter-library Loan Card - Other university libraries or research institutions can sign an interlibrary loan agreement with our library. Each university library can apply for a maximum of 5 interlibrary loan cards, and each scientific research institution can apply for 1 interlibrary loan card. During the validity period of the card, the holder can borrow our library materials.

 

2、Use of Library Card

Users can enter the library and borrow library materials with a valid library card. Users should carry their cards with them when entering the library, use them according to library regulations, and cooperate with librarians for inspections.

 

The library card is strictly for the exclusive use of the cardholder and must not be lent to others. Upon discovery, any borrowing or impersonation of another person's library card will result in the immediate detention of the card, and the user will face the consequences as stipulated by the relevant regulations. 

 

The library card can only be used during its specified validity period, and it will become invalid upon expiration.

 

Please refer to "Borrowing Regulations " for borrowing privileges for different types of users. 

 

3、Loss of Library Card

Users must report the loss of their University Identity Cards at the University Administrative Service Center as soon as possible and apply for replacement cards. The library is not responsible for any books borrowed using the lost card before it was reported lost.

 

Upon losing the Library Reading Card or Library Borrowing Card issued by the library, the user must call the library as soon as possible and apply for a replacement card at the library services counter. The library is not responsible for any books borrowed using the lost card before it was reported lost.

4、Termination of Library Card

Before leaving the university (including graduation, suspension, dropout, resignation, job transfer, etc.), the University Identity Card holder must return all borrowed books and settle all outstanding bills and fines to complete the leaving procedure.

5、Time and Place for Processing Library Card

Time：Mon–Fri： 8:30--11:30   14:00--17:30

Location: Library User Services Counter