BookCrossing

Rules for the "BookCrossing" Activity of Public Libraries in Macao

In order to effectively handle the books collected for the "BookCrossing" activity, the Department of Public Library Management (hereinafter referred to as "the Department") has formulated the following rules:

1. According to the established book collection principle of libraries, the books collected will not be included in the "BookCrossing" activity by the Department under any of the following circumstances:

1. Expired content, or that of little academic or reference value (e.g.) obsolete books (published more than 10 years ago), study guideline, textbooks, event brochures, books for infants or toddlers, non-local yearbook, law books and exam preparation materials;
2. Science and technology books that were published more than 5 years ago;
3. Computer books that were published more than 3 years ago;
4. Travel guides that were published more than 2 years ago;
5. Pirated books or those that infringe copyright;
6. Religious books that have a proselytizing nature;
7. Books with indecent or violent content;
8. Dilapidated books;
9. Incomplete book collections;
10. Books with insecure binding, or with shedding or missing book pages;
11. Smeared books.

2.    After citizens place books in the collection boxes set up for the "BookCrossing" activity, they will be deemed to have participated in the activity and given up the right to relevant items. Upon the completion of basic screening and handling, all the books will be put into the BookCrossing stations set up in various public places.

3.    The Department will follow the rules and procedures of the activity for handling and affix a specific label for the "BookCrossing" activity to each book or each piece of material at the same time.

4.    The Department reserves the right of final disposal of the books and materials collected for the "BookCrossing" activity, including distribution to libraries, transfer, elimination or other disposal methods.

5.    The Department reserves the right to amend and update the regulations herein should they be inadequate.

Location of BookCrossing Stations:

Date of data update: Feb 2021