Enrollment
Enrollment: The general public has free access to the library, however, membership allows patrons a wider selection of privileges. To be a library member one must be a resident of India and be 16 years of age or above. The American Library New Delhi offers local and postal membership to individuals and institutions in North India (includes states Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, parts of Madhya Pradesh; districts Bhind, Datia, Gwalior, Gird, Shivpuri and Murena). Members are entitled to borrow four books for four weeks, two back issues of periodicals and two DVDs for two weeks. Join the American Library today by filling-in online membership application form and we will get back for more details.
Members may also access their library accounts online, create search lists, renew checked out material and place hold requests for material available throughout four libraries in India.
Individual Membership: Open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Applicant must present appropriate photo identification (e.g. driving license, passport, identity card) with proof of current residence.
Institutional Membership: Open to any commercial, educational or research organization in Northern India. Each institution receives five borrower cards to borrow books and videocassettes.
Distance/Postal Membership/ Mail Loan Service: Open to residents of North India except Delhi. Books are sent by registered post and the borrowers should return them by registered post at their own expense. Subject bibliographies of titles available in the Library are provided on request.
Borrowing and Renewing: Members can check out items at the Circulation Desk or through our long distance borrower facility. Loan renewals can be requested in person, by phone or by email or by web. In addition, members can request inter library loans from American Libraries in Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
Individuals can check out up to four books for four weeks and two back issues of journals, two DVDs for two weeks.
Institutions can borrow 20 books for a period of four weeks, 10 DVDs and 10 back issues of periodicals. In addition, Institutional and Corporate Members will receive the publications: Book Alert, Article and Web Alert, Span Magazine, bibliographies, Info Packs and invitation to select events.
Library Enrollment Processing Fee
- Individual: Rs. 400/- for one year
Rs. 700/- for two years - Non-profit Institution: Rs. 2,000/- for one year
Rs. 3,000/- for two years - Other Institutions: Rs. 4,000/- for one year
Rs. 7,000/- for two years
Fee can be paid in cash or by demand draft drawn in favor of the American Embassy, New Delhi or by credit/debit card at the American Library New Delhi. We do not accept checks.
Membership Priviledges
- Access to Reading Room with over 180 print journals
- Access to CD-ROM and Online Databases
- Free Internet Access /Wi-Fi Access
- Workstations for Microsoft Office Applications
- Reference and Information Service by professional staff via telephone, e-mail, fax, letter and in person
- Borrowing and book reservation privileges. Members are entitled to borrow books, back files of periodicals and DVDs
- Facility for group or individual orientations to library resources
- Participation in programs by invitation
Membership Responsibilities
The Membership card is not transferable. A member is responsible for all material borrowed on his/her card. Loss of membership card or change of address should be reported immediately to avoid any misuse. A duplicate card will be issued on payment of Rs. 25/-. The Library reserves the right to restrict admission and cancel the enrollment of anyone not complying with regulations.
Fine: Re. 1 per day, per book/periodical; Rs. 5 per day, per DVD after the due date. Repeated late return of books may result in loss of borrowing privileges.
Lost/Damaged Books: Lost or damaged books must be paid for at cost of replacement or as determined by the library.
