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Quick Tips

Reader's Guide

Clear steps and simple rules to make the most of library services

Quick Tips

  • Goal Better reading experience
  • Tip Always ask supervisors
  • Reminder Respect silence

5

steps to get started

15

loan days

3

books at a time

55

minutes of Internet a day

How to Get Started?

Follow these simple steps to get started quickly

  1. Go to the reception desk to register or activate your reader card

  2. Check working hours and public spaces available

  3. Ask supervisors for help when searching for a book or service

  4. Get your reader card to access all services

  5. Use the online catalog to search for books and references

General Library Rules

Simple rules to ensure everyone's comfort

Maintain silence in reading halls

No food or drinks except in designated areas

Take care of books and equipment, return documents to supervisors after use

Set your phone to silent or vibrate mode

Respect others and maintain courteous behavior

Follow opening and closing times

Borrowing & Lending

Rules for borrowing books and references

The loan cycle

  1. 0 Borrow
  2. 15 Due date
  3. 30 Final date after renewal

↻ One renewal

  • A valid reader card is required for borrowing
  • Loan period is 15 days, renewable once
  • Up to 3 books can be borrowed at a time
  • Late returns may result in temporary suspension of borrowing rights
  • References, encyclopedias, and periodicals cannot be borrowed

Internet & Computer Services

Guidelines for safe and optimal use for everyone

  • Present your reader card to access computer services
  • Please respect daily usage time limits to allow access for everyone
  • Supervisors may block content that violates laws or library objectives
  • Free WiFi is available for registered readers

Note: To improve everyone's experience, usage priority may be organized during peak times

Available Spaces

Discover the library's different spaces

General Reading Hall General Reading Hall
Children's Space Children's Space
Research & Reference Room Research & Reference Room
Internet Space Internet Space
Periodicals Room Periodicals Room
Multimedia Space Multimedia Space

Need Help?

Our team is ready to answer all your questions and help you benefit from library services

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