Residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who have never applied for a library card or E-Account of the Hong Kong Public Libraries can make application through this online platform. Upon submission of valid application, eligible applicants who are holders of Hong Kong Smart Identity Card can immediately log into the website of the Hong Kong Public Libraries, borrow e-books and enjoy access to variety of e-resources. The following three types of registered accounts (Type A, B or C) are available for application, with Type B and C accounts also including the functions and services of Type A account.

1. Application for E-Account (For online e-reading only. Applicants are not required to completion the application procedures in person at library.)
   Online application procedures
2. Application for Using Smart Identity Card Allowed for Library Purposes AND／OR library card of Hong Kong Public Libraries (Applicants do not need to apply for an E-Account separately and may apply for accessing library services with their Smart Identity Card and library card for library services. However, applicants are required to complete the application in person at library.)
   Online application procedures
3. Application for Using Smart Identity Card Allowed for Library Purposes AND / OR library card of the Hong Kong Public Libraries via “iAM Smart+” (“iAM Smart+” users, applicable to applicants and guarantors, can make use of its authentication, “e-ME”form filling and digital signing functions to complete the application online. Applicants do not need to apply for E-Account separately.)
   Online application procedures

1. This online platform is provided for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region who has never applied for a Library Card or E-Account to submit application. For Non-residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region applying for a temporary library card, please submit the application in person at any branch of the Hong Kong Public Libraries;
2. Applicants of E-Account are not required to provide proof of residential address in Hong Kong when submitting the applications;
3. Electronic files of document uploaded to this platform will only be used for verification purposes when applications are being processed by the library staff and they are not intended for long-term storage. The maximum file size of each document is 3MB and the file must be either jpg or png;
4. Prior to submission of application, applicants are required to verify and confirm that the information provided and document uploaded are correct and valid. Otherwise, the application may be delayed or rejected;
5. Electronic files of the identity documents and proof of residential address will be deleted automatically upon completion of the application procedures. If the application is not accepted, the electronic files will be deleted automatically after rejection of the application;
6. For details on the services provided by Hong Kong Public libraries, please click here.
7. Applicants are strongly advised not to submit the applications on public computers in order to minimize the risk of personal data leakage. If applicants are not using their own personal computers, please be reminded to delete all personal data (including electronic files of identity documents and proof of residential address) from the computers and close all browser windows upon completion of the application procedures.

Personal Information Collection Statement

1. The personal data provided on this platform will be used for the purposes of processing the application, posting of library notices and provision of library services only;
2. Please contact library staff if you have any enquiries concerning the personal data collected, including the requests for access and correction;
3. Data will be encrypted during transmission to Web servers in order to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data transfer.

Libraries Regulation

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