Any government or non-governmental organisation you can apply for this membership. This membership category provides institutions with ready access to all our library and information services - including a vast range of electronic resources.

What can I borrow?

You can borrow 2 videos and 2 DVDs for 1week and 2 periodicals and up to 20 books for 30 days

How much does it cost?

CATEGORY	FEE	DURATION	LIBRARY
Institutional membership (for up to 10 members of your staff)	Rs. 12,000 Renewal rate: Rs 12,000	1 year	Colombo/ Kandy

The fee can be paid in cash or by cheque in favour of the British Council.

How do I apply for this membership?

Application forms are available at the membership counter of our library.

The application should be made by the Head of the Department / Institution and the official stamp of the institution should support the application

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.

Photocopying
You may photocopy material (subject to copyright restrictions) at the circulation desk for Rs 5 per A4 and Rs 7 per A3 copy.

Reservations
You may reserve any material (except journals) already on loan. Reservation forms are available at the circulation desk for Rs 25.

Video viewing facility
Documentary videos are available for viewing in our English Language Learning Zone on production of your membership card.

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
All cash transactions close at 1730.