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Join online Join online by opening the membership application form (pdf, 362kb), saving it to your computer, completing the required fields and e-mailing it to eclis@edinburgh.gov.uk. We'll process your membership and send you your new card by post. Join in person You can also join at any of our libraries - just give us a few details: name, title, date of birth, address, phone number - and that's it! (If you would like to borrow talking books, cds or dvds you will need to show one form of proof of identity). Please note for data protection reasons your membership will expire after 18 months, but can be renewed by confirming your details to a member of staff Children and Young People If you are under 16 a welcome letter will be sent out to your parent or carer describing the library service and asking the carer to confirm your date of birth. We need to know this should you wish to borrow a video or DVD as some of these are age restricted. The letter will also give your carer and option to contact the library should they have any concerns about you using the library.
What can I borrow? Up to 12 items from any of the city’s libraries. The normal loan period is 3 weeks but you can renew items (in person, by phone, or online) provided that no other user has reserved them. Schools membership If you are a teacher you can get a membership for your school and borrow up to 20 items at a time. Fill out a membership form and hand it in to your local library along with a letter on headed notepaper from the head teacher or another named individual agreeing to take responsibility for the library card. Acceptable proofs of identityEither One of: Family Credit Book, Rent Book, Valid driving Licence, Council Tax payment book, Job Seekers Allowance book, Bank Statement, Medical Card, Building Society Pass Book, Utilities Bill OR Photographic ID - one from the following list:
Contacts
Name: Edinburgh Libraries and Information Services
Tel: 0131 242 8000
E-mail: eclis
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