Conditions of membership

Becoming a member

Membership of the library service is free to everyone. You'll need to confirm your membership at any branch of the library by presenting proof of your name and current address at which point we will issue you with a library card.

There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 18 years require their parent or guardian to be present when joining.

Conditions of membership

I agree to abide by all City of Melbourne Libraries' policies and conditions of use and

• accept responsibility for all items borrowed on my card and pay replacement costs for any items lost, stolen or damaged
• report lost/stolen cards to City of Melbourne Libraries immediately
• return items on or before the due date or check whether the item can be renewed
• respect the rights and security of staff and other library users
• notify City of Melbourne Libraries of any changes to contact details provided

Privacy statement

The City of Melbourne is committed to protecting your privacy. The personal information requested on this form is being collected by the City of Melbourne for the purpose of registering and administering your library membership account, including the management and monitoring of your loans and borrowed items.
The library membership form provides you with the option of identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, the City of Melbourne will use that information for statistical purposes to understand the use of our library facilities by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander People. That includes gathering statistics on the borrowing frequency of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Members to help the City of Melbourne better understand engagement with our services and improve quality of services offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members. The City of Melbourne does not combine Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data with any other information that could potentially identify you. Your information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law.

If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to the City of Melbourne you can update your personal details in your online account at any time. Alternatively, please contact the Libraries Team at library@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

Acceptance

Click the button below to accept these conditions and proceed to the registration form.

I accept