Methods of getting a library card issued

• Visit the Library See “Visit the Library”
  • Description: Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, bring required documents, and visit the 2F of the library (Digital Collections)
  • Services available upon issue : The physical plastic card and the mobile library card will be issued making all services available
• Online Issue(Untact qualification confirmation) See “Online Issue”
  • Description: Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, and proceed with the untact qualification confirmation process
  • Services available upon issue : Only the mobile library card, All services are available for [Authenticated as a Seoul Citizen]. Services limited to e-books, audio books, and electronic magazines for [Authenticated for Company/School in Seoul, overseas Korean]

※ You must visit the library in person to get a physical plastic card issued. Even if you issued your library card online, your documentations will be checked again when issuing a physical card. Please make sure to check the required documents and bring them when visiting the library.

Mobile Library Card

• Mobile library card issued for visiting in person or online issue
• In the Seoul Metropolitan Library website/app, go to the main page, click the [Mobile Library Card]. (Or in the Seoul Metropolitan Library app, shake your phone)
• Use : Mobile library card can be used to check out physical books (if you only have the mobile library card, and it is [Authenticated for Company/School in Seoul, overseas Korean], you cannot borrow physical books)

Subjects of Issuance(Qualification)

• Those who are registered as residents of Seoul City (online issuance possible)
• Those who work at companies in Seoul or are enrolled at a school in Seoul (online issuance possible)
• ​Overseas Koreans residing in Seoul, those reporting domestic residence, and registered aliens (online issuance possible)

Description

• Create an account at the Seoul Metropolitan Library website, then visit the Library (Bring ID)
• Click here to create an account

Location

• 2F, Digital Collections

Hours

• Membership hours : Weekdays 09:30~20:30, Weekends 09:30~17:30

Required Documents

• The following documents are required to confirm your identification and qualifications for issuing a library card.

  Required Documents-Sort, Required Documents

  Sort	Required Documents
  Adult, Seoul Citizen	ID (The current address must be written. If not, bring a resident registration certificate with your ID)
  Adolescent, Seoul Citizen (Middle/High School)	1. ID (ID that can verify your identification and your current address (Youth ID). If the address is not written, bring a resident registration certificate with your ID) 2. The guardian cannot issue by proxy 3. Applies in accordance with regulations for preschool and elementary school students
  Preschool, Elementary School	A guardian (legal representative) must accompany the child. Bring the ID, and other documents that can prove the family relationship such as medical insurance card or resident registration certificate
  Employee of a Company in Seoul or its Owner	ID (Identification) + employee card, certificate of employment or business registration certificate (ID that can be used to confirm the address of the workplace)
  Student Enrolled at a School in Seoul	ID (Resident registration card, youth ID) + student ID (ID that can be used to confirm the address of the school)
  Registered Alien	Alien registration card, overseas Korean resident card (ID card that can be used to confirm identity and address)

Matters to Note

• You must present the original copy of the identification and supporting documents required to verify your identity and qualifications.
• Identification cards that are recognized in accordance with the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Confirmation of Personal Signature, etc. are:
  – resident registration card, driver's license, disability registration card (address written), Korean passport, alien registration card, and overseas Korean resident card
• Passports do not have addresses on them, and therefore you must bring a resident registration certificate with you
• The certificate of employment (employee card) must have the address written on it
• The business registration certificate must be in the name of the applicant

Issuance of Library Card by Proxy

• In accordance with the Seoul Metropolitan Library's membership management regulations, people with disabilities, seniors over 65 years of age, and pregnant women can designate a proxy for issuance of the library card.

  Issuance of Library Card by Proxy-Sort, Required Documents

  Sort	Required Documents
  Disabled	Disability card or Identification of Person with Disabilities
  Pregnan	Maternity note or doctor's note
  Recently Gave Birth(Within 12 months of giving birth)	Health insurance card or resident registration certificate

  Issuance by proxy is not available in other cases, and you must come to the library in person to issue and receive a library card.
• For issuance by proxy, you must present the following documents: The power of attorney (attached below) with the signature of the delegator, the identification card of the delegator and the delegated person, the certificate indicating the relationship, and the documents specified above (disability card, identification of person with disabilities, maternity note, doctor's note, etc.)
• Power of Attorney (Download)

Reissuance

• Lost or damaged, etc. (You can immediately receive the replacement after reporting the loss or damage to the library card)
• Reissuance fee : Adult 2,000 KRW / Middle/High school students 1,500 KRW / Elementary school student or younger 1,000 KRW
• If you have changed your name, you can get the library card reissued for free. Bring your ID and resident registration certification

Subjects of Issuance and Description

Description

• Create an account at the website (no need if you already have an account) > Log in, go to My Page > My Information > Untact Qualification Confirmation(Online Membership Issuance)
• Click here to create an account