Getting a Library Card
Use these phrases when registering for a library card, borrowing materials, and navigating the rules at a Korean public library.
Key Phrases
도서관 카드를 만들고 싶습니다.
politedoseogwan kadeureul mandeulgo sipseumnida.
I would like to get a library card.
Formal and polite, perfect for addressing library staff at the front desk.
도서관 카드 어떻게 만들어요?
neutraldoseogwan kadeu eotteoke mandeureoyo?
How do I get a library card?
신분증만 있으면 됩니까?
politesinbunjeungman isseumyeon doemnikka?
Is an ID all I need?
신분증하고 주소가 있는 우편물 가져왔어요.
neutralsinbunjeunghago jusoga inneun upyeonmul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought my ID and mail with my address.
Libraries often require proof of local residence.
대출 한도가 어떻게 됩니까?
politedaechul handoga eotteoke doemnikka?
What is the borrowing limit?
책은 한 번에 몇 권까지 빌릴 수 있어요?
neutralchaegeun han beone myeot gwonkkaji billil su isseoyo?
How many books can I borrow at a time?
며칠 동안 빌릴 수 있습니까?
politemyeochil dongan billil su isseumnikka?
How many days can I borrow them for?
반납일은 언제까지예요?
neutralbannabireun eonjekkajiyeyo?
When is the due date?
늦게 반납하면 연체료가 있어요?
neutralneutge bannaphamyeon yeoncheryoga isseoyo?
Is there a late fee if I return it late?
대출 기간 연장할 수 있어요?
neutraldaechul gigan yeonjanghal su isseoyo?
Can I extend the loan period?
저기 있는 컴퓨터 써도 됩니까?
politejeogi inneun keompyuteo sseodo doemnikka?
May I use the computer over there?
컴퓨터를 사용하려면 어떻게 해야 해요?
neutralkeompyuteoreul sayongharyeomyeon eotteoke haeya haeyo?
What do I need to do to use a computer?
도서관 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
neutraldoseogwan waipai bimilbeonhoga mwoyeyo?
What is the library WiFi password?
와이파이 비밀번호 뭐야?
casualwaipai bimilbeonho mwoya?
What's the WiFi password?
Only use this casual form when asking a friend who is with you.
이 책들 반납하려고 하는데요.
neutrali chaekdeul bannapharyeogo haneundeyo.
I'd like to return these books.
이거 어디에 반납해?
casualigeo eodie bannaphae?
Where do I return this?
Casual speech; ask this to a close companion, not staff.