Seoul Gangseo-gu Provides Book Loan Service Through Drive-Thru

Up to 5 Books Per Person, All Books Disinfected Before Rental

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Noh Hyun-song) announced that it will implement a Drive-thru & Clean Book Loan Service to minimize inconvenience to residents due to the closure of libraries caused by COVID-19.

This loan service allows users to pre-apply for books they want to borrow and then receive them either in a drive-thru manner at a designated location or directly at the entrance of a designated library.

To use the service, log in to the Gangseo-gu Integrated Library website, then apply through the Open Space → Drive-thru & Clean Book Loan Service bulletin board. You can select a pickup time between 10 AM to 12 PM or 3 PM to 5 PM.

If you apply before 5 PM, you can pick up the books the next day. Books requested on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) can be picked up on Tuesday. However, if the books are not picked up after application, the loan will be canceled.

The district office will confirm the requested books and send a loan confirmation text message to the applicant. After receiving the message, the applicant should bring their membership card and pick up the books at the designated time.

The eight public libraries available for application are ▲ Deungbit Library ▲ Gangseo English Library ▲ Gomdallae Library ▲ Gilkkot Children's Library ▲ Dreaming Children's Library ▲ Ujangsan Forest Library ▲ Pureundeul Youth Library ▲ Gayang Library.

The Clean Book Loan Service is available at all eight libraries, and requested books can be picked up at the first-floor entrance of each library.

Additionally, the libraries where Drive-thru service is available are Gomdallae Library, Gilkkot Children's Library, and Gangseo English Library, where books can be received in the parking lot.

All books are disinfected before lending, so users can feel safe. Masks must be worn when visiting the library. Returns can be made using the library's unmanned return machines.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, "I felt heavy-hearted having to close libraries to prevent the spread of COVID-19," and added, "We hope that by implementing this non-face-to-face book loan service to reduce inconvenience for library users, people can gain peace of mind through reading while practicing social distancing."

For inquiries, contact the Education and Youth Division of Gangseo-gu Office.

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