Borrowing Limits
Each person in membership may borrow six books in total at a time. Single Members may take two Non-Renewable books, 2-Person Families three, and Full Families four. Members under 16 years are not permitted to borrow Non-Renewable books. (‘Non-Renewable’ books are those recently added to the Library and so which we expect to be in demand.)
Loan Period
Books are loaned for four weeks. ‘Non-Renewable’ books and books which have been reserved by another member cannot be renewed. All other books can be renewed for up to two further four-week periods. Renewals run from the date the book is renewed. Books can be renewed online, in person in the Library, or by telephone (+41 (0)22 732 8097) during the Library’s opening hours preferably before the date they are due.
Holds
Library books which are currently on loan can be put on hold free of charge; you will be notified as soon as they are available. Holds can be placed online, or requested at the desk.
See the Rules and Regulations for more details.
Types of Membership
| Type | Description | Duration | Cost (CHF) | AVS |
| Family (1) | Parents with dependent children and au pair | 1 year | 195 | 165 |
| Family (2) | Two family members | 1 year | 165 | 145 |
| Single Member | Cardholder-only, not transferable | 1 year | 145 | 130 |
| Student | Children, full-time students up to 25 and interns†| 1 year | 100 | |
| Three Month | 3 month | 70 | ||