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How many types of Library cards are there?

Library cards here can be roughly divided into two categories: Personal Library Cards and Family Library Cards. Depending on the material of the cards and scopes of use, Library Cards can be further divided into the following types:

1. Regular Library Cards: They may be used at the Main Library, the branches and the Neighborhood Reading Rooms, but not at the Intelligent libraries. Each person is permitted to apply for one. This card is to be used by the cardholder only.

(1) Regular Barcode Library Cards: R.O.C. citizens can choose one of the following documents for applying this card: ID card, driver’s license, disability manual, Household Certificate or a Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid within 3 months). For children younger than 12 years old, a photocopy of their Household Certificate or Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid within 3 months) can be used for the application. Chinese citizens and foreigners may present their entry/exit permits, passports, or resident certificates to apply for the card.

(2) Bookstart Library Card: Limited to Taipei City residents who are 18 months or younger. Please bring a photocopy of their household certificate or a transcript of their household certificate with a remaining validity period of at least three months.

(3) Youth Library Cards: This card is for R.O.C. citizens between 13-18 years old. Bring the original copy of either the ID card, driver license, disability manual, Household Certificate or Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid for 3 months) to apply for the card. Persons younger than 12 years old may bring a photocopy of their Household Certificate or Household Certificate Transcript (remains valid for 3 months) for the application. Chinese citizens and foreigners may present their entry/exit permits, passports or resident certificates for the application.

2. RFID Library Card: This card can be used at the Main Library, the branches, the Neighborhood Reading Rooms, and the Intelligent libraries.

(1) RFID Chip Library Card: Please apply the card at the Main Library, Beitou, Nangang, Datong, Yongchun, Zhongshan, Xihu, Sanmin, Wenshan, Wanhua, Minsheng, Huludu or Wang Guanying Branch.

(2) Easy Cards for Library (including a Digital Student Identity Card): The card can be applied at all the reading sections of the Library. Applicants must own an Easy Card first. Easy Cards for Library cannot be used as Family Library Cards.

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• Updated: 2013-02-27 12:02
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• Source: Taipei Public Library