If you are 16 years or older you are eligible for this membership. You can become a member by producing an identification or proof of employment or by a deposit.
What can I borrow?
You can borrow 4 books, 1 pack or work card and 1 periodical (excluding material from the Young Learners Centre) for a period of 21 days.
How much does it cost?
CATEGORY FEE DURATION LIBRARY
Gold Adult
membership LKR 2000
Renewal rate: LKR 2000 1 year Colombo
How do I apply for this membership?
You will need to fill an application form which is available at the library help desk
Membership by production of identification
We will grant membership over the counter on the production of a national identity card, driver's licence, valid passport, letter of introduction from employer or work identity card.
Non-Sri Lankan citizens working in Sri Lanka should produce a letter of introduction from employer or a work identity card.
Membership by deposit
If you are unable to produce the above listed identification documents you can obtain membership by payment of a refundable deposit of Rs 3000 in addition to the annual membership fee.
About the library material you borrow
Extending time period of material borrowed
You may extend the loan period of materials you borrow only once, on or before the due date, if they are not already reserved. Your requests must be made on or before the due date by e-mail, post or fax, giving the due date, your membership number and the bar code number of the material borrowed (e.g. CB343 55).
Overnight loans
You may borrow two multiple-choice question books on medicine or one computer reference book between 1630 and 1730 for overnight use. The items should be returned by 0900 the following day. A fine of Rs 25 will be charged for overdue material per hour starting from 1000. A fine of Rs 50 will be charged for overdue IELTS material per hour starting from 1000.
Lost and damaged material
You are responsible for all the material you borrow. You will be requested to pay the replacement cost of lost/damaged material.
MEMBERSHIP CARD
You must carry the membership card at all times when you visit the library. Membership is not transferable
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership is renewable within 3 months from the date of expiry. You must produce your current membership card, return any overdue items and settle any pending fines.
TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP
Transfer of membership between our libraries in Colombo and Kandy can be arranged with prior permission from the Head Lending Services.
RESERVATIONS
You may reserve any material already on loan except journals.
PHOTOCOPYING
Library material can be photocopied subject to copyright restrictions
VIDEO VIEWING FACILITY
Documentary video viewing facility is available at our English Learning Zone.
LIBRARY TOURS
Tours of our Libraries can be arranged with the Head Lending Services by prior notice. Special tours are given to institutions. Non members are also accommodated prior to registration.
LOSS OF MATERIAL
You will be asked to pay the replacement cost of lost / damaged material.
LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP CARD
This must be reported immediately, and you may purchase a replacement for the lost card.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
You may leave all personal items at the baggage counter at your own risk. You are only permitted to bring in blank sheets of paper.
CANCELLATION OF MEMBERSHIP
If library privileges have been misused we reserve the right to cancel your membership at our discretion.
PAYMENTS
Colombo - Tuesday to Saturday - 0900 to 1730
Sunday - 0900 to 1600
Kandy - Tuesday to Saturday - 0900 to 1700
Sunday - 0900 to 1430
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