New Zealand - Obtain a Library Card

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Procedure

In Person

Depend on the region you are living there may be minor differences in the procedure. Generally the procedures are follows,

• Either your passport or two (2) forms of ID, preferably one with a photo-ID.
• The name and address of a contact person (we may need to find you if you change address and forget to tell us).
• Proof of address (no more than 30 days old). This can be a letter from your bank, school, power or telephone company. If you do not have proof of address you can borrow 2 items. To continue your membership you must provide proof of address within 3 months.

Apply Online

You may visit the web page of your residential area library and you can apply on line membership.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

• National Library Wellington- Corner Molesworth & Aitken St
• National Library Auckland - 8 Stanley Street, Parnell.
• National Library Christchurch - 150 Cavendish Road, Casebrook.
• National Library Palmerston North - 1015 Tremaine Avenue.
  
  

You May visit following web page to find the nearest public library which to your residence. http://directory.natlib.govt.nz/library-symbols-web/Home.html

Eligibility

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Fees

Generally the membership is free.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Instructions

You will then need to bring in two forms of identification into any library to activate your account.

• Photo ID e.g. your passport, driver's license or an 18+ card.
• Proof of address e.g. mail posted to your residential address such as a rates demand, rent/tenancy agreement, bank/credit card statement, or a business account/invoice.
  

Adult customers without proof of address and under-18 customers without a guardian immediately on hand, may wish to apply for a starter membership which can be created without these requirements, but which only allows a customer to borrow two items at a time.
If you are applying for membership for a rest home, school or pre-school, or you require special access due to age or permanent disability, please see the membership types page for more information.

Under 18 memberships

If you are under 18, you will also need your parent, guardian, or homestay host or agent with you when you enrol. Your parent/guardian will need to provide identification and proof of address. In signing as guarantor, your parent/guardian is accepting responsibility for any charges incurred on that card.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

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Conditions of Membership:

• With your temporary card, you may reserve up to 5 books.
• After 4 weeks, temporary membership will expire if you haven't visited a library to become a full member.
• To borrow books and continue your membership, you must come into the library and become a full member.
• Visit any branch and supply with Valid ID and recent proof of address, and an alternative address (not your personal residential address.)
• A Parent or Guardian is required to sign the form and be responsible for all Child or Young Adult cards and the items issued on them.
• Cards are not transferable between people. All items borrowed are the responsibility of the card holder.
• All items are to be returned to the library by their due date.
• The library must be notified of any change of address and any library card lost or stolen. All items issued before such notification are the card holders' responsibility.
• Payment to be made on demand for all item rental charges, overdue charges, damages and replacement charges that are incurred.
• Information will be passed on to a debt collection and credit reporting agency should you default, and an administration charge may be incurred.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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