In order to better meet the public's borrowing needs, further promote reading for all and encourage readers to read more and make better use of library resources, our library will make the following adjustments to the literature borrowing rules starting from May 1:
I. Adjustment of Borrowing Limits, Loan Periods and Renewal Times
Item |
Explanation |
Borrowing Limit |
The number of items that can be borrowed at once is increased from 30 items to 40 items. |
Borrowing Period |
The borrowing period for books is changed from 31 days into 21 days. |
Renewal Times |
The number of times books can be renewed is increased from 1 time to 3 times. The total borrowing period is increased from 62 days to 84 days. Renewals are not allowed if the item has been reserved by other readers. |
Special Reminder |
The loan period for journals, audio-visual materials and publications from the Creative Design Library remains unchanged at 15 days, with 1 renewal allowed. |
II. Implementation of Reader Card Points Management
Item |
Points |
Explanation |
Initial Points |
900 points |
All registered readers. |
Borrowing or Renewing Literature |
+1 point |
1 point per item borrowed, with a daily limit of 80 points. |
Returning Literature Overdue |
-1 point |
1 point per item per day overdue, with a maximum of 100 points per item. |
Deducting Overdue Fees |
-1 point |
Deduct RMB 0.1 for each point. |
Participation in Knowledge Learning Services by Adult Readers |
+40 points |
Participation is allowed only when points are insufficient to cover overdue days, limited to once per day. |
Participation in Knowledge Learning Services by Minor Readers |
/ |
Participation is allowed only when points are insufficient to cover overdue days, with deductions for the shortfall. |
The above adjustments will be implemented for a trial period from May 1 to June 30, lasting two months. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave a message in the readers' opinion box at the first-floor inquiry desk in the library or send an email to dzyj@gzlib.org.cn for feedback.
Guangzhou Library
April 30, 2024