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1. A student card must be presented when borrowing books.

2. Each student can borrow a maximum of 6 items (3 books from the Central Library and 3 books from the English Library).

3. The loan period for borrowed books is 14 days.

4. Books can be renewed for an additional 14 days. Only one renewal is allowed. Renewals can be done in person at the library, the English library, or online through the e-library plus system before or on the due date. Please note that book renewals will not be available in June due to a library-wide inventory check after the third academic assessment.

5. Overdue items will incur a daily fine of HKD $0.5 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, exam periods, and school holidays). Students should return overdue items as soon as possible and pay fines in cash at the Central Library or English Library. Please prepare the exact amount as no change will be given.

6. If a borrowed book cannot be found, please inform the library teachers as soon as possible. If the book is not returned within 30 days from the due date, it will be considered lost. In such cases, the student will be required to pay the following fees:

   - The cost of the book plus a 20% administrative fee.

7. If there’s a damage or loss of library books, students should report it to the library teacher promptly. Students will be responsible for repurchasing the item or paying an equivalent compensation amount. The compensation may vary depending on the nature of the damage or loss and will incur an additional 20% administrative fee. Therefore, it is essential to report to the responsible teacher to determine the compensation method.

  (Library Teachers: Ms. Anna Wong - Central Library Teacher, Ms. Choy Suk Wah  - English Library Teacher)

8. When entering the English Library, students are required to place their shoes on the shoe rack. To avoid confusion or accidental taking of other students' shoes, it is necessary to write or stick name labels inside the shoes for identification purposes.

• 1.Borrowing and Returning Books:

  All book borrowing and returning procedures must be done at the circulation counter with the computer system.

   

  2.Book Return Collection Box:

  All non-overdue books can be returned in the book return collection box located at the library entrance. After entering the library, students can place the books in the designated box.

   

  3.Book Renewal:

  Students can renew books once. The renewal process is the same as borrowing books. However, if another student has reserved the book, it cannot be renewed.

   

  4.Book Reservation:

  If a student wants to reserve a borrowed book, they can register at the Central Library. Once the reserved book is returned, the student will be notified.

   

  5.Overdue and Lost Books:

  For overdue books, a fine of HKD $0.5 per day will be charged according to the Municipal Library's fine system. Students are required to pay the fine in cash at the Central Library or English Library. Please prepare the exact amount as no change will be given.

   

  6.Borrowing Quantity and Loan Period:

  The borrowing rules for the Central Library are as follows:

  l   Teachers: Can borrow up to ten books from the Central Library, including all available books, and return them within fourteen days.

   

  l   Students: Can borrow up to six books from the Central Library, excluding teacher reference books, including three Chinese books and three English books, and return them within fourteen days.

   

  Rules for Using Student Cards:

   

  1. Students cannot borrow books on behalf of others.

  2. Each card allows borrowing of six books, including three Chinese books and three English books, for a two-week loan period.

   

  3. In case of loss of the student card, students should report the loss immediately to their homeroom teacher and apply for a replacement.

  4. Students must pay attention to the due date printed at the back of the book and return the book on time.

  5. If a book is damaged, students must inform the library teacher immediately for repair purposes.

  6. Students must take good care of the borrowed books and compensate for any loss or damage according to the book's value.

  7. Books can be returned during recesses by placing them in the book return cart near the library entrance.

  8. Books can be borrowed during the specified recess time each day.

  9. All book loans require a student card and must be processed at the circulation counter.

  10. Books marked with an "R" on the spine are reference books and can only be read within the library premises. They are not available for loan.

  11. Students who take any library items without completing the borrowing procedures will be treated as theft.

  12. Book borrowing will be suspended during the week before exams, exam week, and during the semester-end inventory check.