PATRON+PRIVILEGES+AND+TARRIFS

=PATRON PRIVILEGES AND TARRIFS =

**How do I obtain a library card?**  You would need to complete a membership form to apply for membership. You need to provide a valid identity document together with a proof of your home address (such as a utility bill). Two other contactable addresses are also required registration purposes.If you are applying for a card for a child who is younger than 17, you will need to sign their application form, and include their identity document as well as your own. Click here to download form.

**Do I have to pay for a library card?** Not if you live in Cape Town, as your rates support the library. If you lose your card, though, you will have to pay R16. If you live outside the metropolitan boundaries, you may buy a non-resident card for R140 on tariff sheet. This is valid for a year. If you are a visitor to Cape Town, you may obtain a card for R70, and borrow three books. **How many library cards may I have?** The City’s library management system is called Brocade and library users may use 1 library card to access all libraries in the City.
 * ** PATRON CATEGAORY ** |||||| ** ITEM ** ||
 * || BOOKS  || CD’S || DVD’S ||
 * ADULT (18+ YEARS OF AGE) || 7 || 3 || 2 ||
 * INTERMEDIATE (12-17 YEARS OF AGE) || 7 || 1 || 1 (Educational DVD) ||
 * JUVENILES (BIRTH TO 11 YEARS OF AGE) ....... || 7 ||  ||   ||
 * VISTORS || 3 ||  ||   ||

**Renewing books:** Books and magazines can be renewed up to three times. You can renew your books either online or you can renew via telephone if you do not have the time to renew the book in person .

**LIBRARY TARIFFS 2012/13 **

**THE FOLLOWING TARIFFS WILL BE APPLICABLE AS OF 1 JULY 2012.**
Library materials (excl. videos, DVD’s and special loans): 1st week (or part thereof) R1.00 2nd week (or part thereof) R2.00 3rd week (or part thereof) R3.00 4th week (or part thereof) R4.00 5th week (or part thereof) R5.00 6th week (or part thereof) R11.00 7th week (or part thereof) R17.00 8th week (or part thereof) R23.00 (maximum fine) Videos, DVD’s and Special Loans: R6.00 per item per day, maximum R42.00
 * FINES FOR OVERDUE MATERIAL**

+ No fines will be charged for overdue items during SA Library Week

++ Librarians-in-Charge may waive fines on written application in certain circumstances beyond the control of the patron

RESERVATIONS R5.00 per item (Non-refundable)

Reservation fees do not apply to items in indigenous languages other than Xhosa

Lost/unusably damaged material: Cost Price of item (rounded down to the nearest 10 cents) Minor damage excluding CD/DVD cases: R21.00 per item Damage to CD/DVD cases: R11.00 per item
 * LOST/DAMAGED ITEMS **

Replacement of lost computer membership card: R16.00 per card Replacement of lost manual membership card: R3.00 per card Persons living outside the City of Cape Town both adult and juvenile: R140.00 p.a. per member (Scholars/students studying in the metropolitan area with proof of studentship – no charge) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Persons temporarily living in the metropolitan area both adult and juvenile: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">R70.00 per book (max. 3 books)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">LIBRARY CARDS **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A4 copies: 0.60c per copy <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">A3 copies: R1.20c per copy <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">PRINTOUTS FROM PCs <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Applicable to libraries offering this service to the public)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">PHOTOCOPIES **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Two tone or laser printing (incl. Smartcape printing): 0.60c per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Two tone or laser printing <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(incl. all printing as per Promotion of Access to Information Act): 0.40c per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Colour printing: R11.00 per page

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Applicable to libraries offering this service to the public)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">FAXES **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Outgoing (local, first page): R6.00 per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Outgoing (local, 2nd & subsequent pages): R5.00 per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Outgoing (national, first page): R8.00 per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Outgoing (national, 2nd & subsequent pages): R6.00 per page <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Incoming: R5.00 per page

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Excluding Milnerton Library Lecture Theatre and Central Library Seminar Rooms) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Library Halls are not to be used for social (e.g. celebrations of birthdays), political (e.g. rallies) or religious (e.g. church services) events. Their primary purpose is to provide a venue for cultural or community events.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">LIBRARY HALLS **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">There is no charge for official use by City Departments.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Councillors are allowed 2 free meetings per month.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Proof of the purpose of the meeting (notice, letter, media release) has to be supplied one week prior to the letting.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Business/commercial organizations: R130.00 per session * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Committee Room <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">(Bellville, Pinelands & Somerset West Libraries): R75.00 per session * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Cultural/community organizations: Free (excluding kitchen facilities) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Use of kitchen (where available): R60.00 per session * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">AV Equipment (where available): R120.00 per session *

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">* Please note that a session is defined as a morning, afternoon or evening session