If you are registered as a student at our Teaching Centre you are eligible for this membership.

What can I borrow?

You can borrow 5 books and 1 periodical for a period of 30 days.

How much does it cost?

CATEGORY	FEE	DURATION	LIBRARY
Teaching Centre students	Rs 1,350	1 year	Colombo/Kandy
Teaching Centre student	Rs 1000	6 months	Colombo/Kandy

How do I apply for the membership?

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

You may obtain membership over the counter by producing your student card, an official receipt or other document of proof from the British Council Teaching Centre.

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.

Your entitlement to library faclilties

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.

What are the opening hours?

			Colombo		Monday to Saturday 0800 to 2000 Sunday 0800 to 1630
			Kandy		Tuesday to Saturday 0900 to 1730