Only registered members of the Japan Foundation Cairo Office library may borrow books from the library.
- A member may borrow up to 3 books.
- All book available in the library may be borrowed, except the following:
Books marked with red stickers.
Japanese language material.
Magazines and newspapers, including old issues.
- The borrowing period is 2 weeks.
2. Renewal:
- The renewal period is 2 weeks, with a maximum of 2 renewals.
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After 2 renewals, a member must wait for 1 week before
borrowing the book again
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It is not possible to renew a book over the phone; a borrower must bring the book back to the library to renew it.
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If another member has reserved a book during the 2-week lending period, the current borrower may not renew the book.
3. Reserving:
- If a member wishes to borrow a book that has been checked out by someone else, they may reserve it. When the book is returned, the librarian will inform the reserving member.
- The book will be held for the reserving member for five working days. After this period, it will be returned to the shelf.
4. Returning:
- All borrowers must return their books personally.
- If a borrower is unable to come to the library personally, anyone returning books on their behalf must also bring the borrower’s library card with them.
5. Late fees:
- The library will award 1 penalty point for every overdue book. If a member receives 30 penalty points, they will lose their lending privileges for 3 months.
- If a borrowed book is damaged or lost, the borrower must reimburse the library for the full cost of the book.
1. A charge of 50 piasters will be made on each photocopied sheet of paper.
2. Members can request photocopies of any book, except the Japanese language material.
3. Due to copyright laws, members cannot ask for copies of more than half of a book.
- Members must fill in a request form for photocopying.
- The library staff will make the photocopies for members; making them available to the member as soon as they are ready.
