Borrowing Limits
Each person in a 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, travel guides 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 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.
Reservations
Library books which are currently on loan can be reserved free of charge; you will be notified as soon as they are available. Please request this service at the desk.
See the Rules and Regulations for more details.
Types of Membership
| Type | Description | Duration | Cost (CHF) | Over 62s* |
| Family (1) | Parents with dependant children and au pair | 1 year | 175 | 140 |
| 6 months | 125 | 95 | ||
| Family (2) | Two family members | 1 year | 135 | 115 |
| 6 months | 100 | 85 | ||
| Single Member | Card holder only, not transferable | 1 year | 115 | 100 |
| 6 months | 85 | 70 | ||
| Student | Children, full-time students up to 25 and interns† | 1 year | 80 | |
| 6 months | 60 | |||
| One Month | One month membership (a refundable deposit of CHF 50 must be paid) | 1 month | 50 |
* In a family membership, the “over 62” discount applies when any member attains 62 years. †Student memberships are available for children and full-time students up to and including age 25. Secondary and university students should present a valid student card. Members for the Geneva Interns Association who show a current armband can also benefit from this price.