75511700https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=FD7F2B2797DA9F2DHow many materials can I borrow? 1. For borrowing, a maximum of 25 volumes of materials is allowed for the personal Library Card, and 40 for the Family Library Card. Moreover, both Personal and Family Library Card holders can borrow 7 popular collection items in addition to the basic quota.2. For audio-visual materials, a maximum of 7 items is allowed for borrowing on each occasion. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511520https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=141F4BF41AFDEFF1Do I need to go to a certain Branch Library in order to borrow materials from there? No, you don’t have to. Our Library provides a reservation service, in which the patron may apply for the borrowing of materials belonging to any of the Branch Libraries. For each Library Card, it is allowed a maximum of 7 volumes of materials for reservation. Usually it takes about 1 to 4 working days for the material to arrive at the Branch Library of choice for picking up. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511540https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=E30D079F653552CDMust I return the books to the Branch Library that I borrowed from? No, you don’t have to. Our patrons can select a return location of choice, among the Main Library, the branches, or the neighborhood reading rooms. (Intelligent Libraries accept only the materials borrowed from there to be returned). Moreover, FastBook Automatic Book Lending Station do not accept the return of audiovisual materials and accompanying materials. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511550https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=AF1EB08FD77145D6How will I be fined if the borrowed materials are overdue? A cumulative number of days for temporary suspension of borrowing are automatically calculated for each overdue item. For each personal Library Card, the maximum of temporary suspension period is 90 days, and 120 days for the Family Library Card. The patron could also choose to convert the number of days for temporary suspension into a fine, at NT$ 1 for each item per day. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511560https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=444F81FC6C81914AHow should I compensate for any loss or damage to the materials? If a material is lost or damaged, please obtain the book or audio-visual material of the same or newer version. For periodicals and newspapers, please obtain a copy of the same title, volume and date, and arrive at our Information Counter for compensation procedures accordingly. If the material is unobtainable, it will be charged at the original price for compensation. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511580https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=40E449C6747EDCE0Can I ask others to borrow books with my Library Card? Yes.Your spouse or lineal relative(s) can borrow the books for you, if they present photocopies of relevant identification documents. For other representatives, please bring a Letter of Authorization, and original copies of the personal identification document of both the patron and the representative. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511610https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=235F17AEE56BCFBBHow long can I borrow the materials? For book materials, the borrowing period is 30 days. For audio-visual materials and popular collection is 14 days. [][][][]Taipei Public Library75511680https://english.tpml.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=3AE68E402C89251B&s=356C7D27A0DE29C0Could I renew the materials before they are overdue?Yes. Renewal can be completed through <a href="https://book.tpml.edu.tw/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="the WEBPAC page of Taipei Public Library(open in new window)">the WEBPAC page of Taipei Public Library</a> or APP before an item becomes overdue. The relevant principle governing the renewal of library books and materials is as follows:<ol><li>Materials may be renewed if it is not overdue, or preserved by others while the patron’s library card remains valid.</li><li>Books and audio-Visual materials may be renewed thrice if it is not overdue, or preserved by others while the patron’s library card remains valid. </li><li>There is a three-time renewal limit. For books the renewal period is 30 days, while the renewal period for audio-visual materials is 14 days. Both take effect the day after an item is renewed.</li><li>Materials can be renewed online only, cannot via telephone, e-mail nor apply at Circulation Desk.</li></ol> [][][][]Taipei Public Library