Membership Rates and Information for the American Library in Paris
OOC Disclaimer: Despite all my research, I wasn't able to find the actual subscription rates during World War II. The following are the converted rates from the ALP's present rates (Euro to 1940 Franc). Membership guidelines are also taken from the ALP's current policies. And yes, this is further proof that I am obsessed with research.
Annual members are granted full access to the library and do not need to pay a borrowing deposit. Donor members and Families are allowed to borrow up to 20 books and 12 magazines at any one time. Individuals and Seniors are allowed up to 10 books and 4 magazines. Students are allowed 6 books and 4 magazines, and must present proof of enrollment (must be 6 mo. or longer, at least 12 hours per week), age, or unemployment at the time of registering. Child members are allowed 10 books and 6 magazines from the Children's Collection only.
Short-term members are granted full access to the library. An 18 franc refundable cash deposit is required for borrowing. Individuals may borrow up to 6 books and 4 magazines at any one time; Families may borrow up to 20 books and 12 magazines at a time.
Visitor Passes are intended for travelers and require proof of stay (hotel bill or return travel tickets); they allow for access to daily newspapers and magazines. Non-member day passes allow full access to the Library; passes are non-refundable, but can be applied toward a membership at a later date (presentation of pass required). Visitor and Non-Member passes do not provide borrowing privileges.
- Annual Memberships:
- Individual Premiere Donor: 120 francs
- Individual Sustaining Donor: 75 francs
- Individual: 30 francs
- Family: 46 francs
- Senior (Age 55 and Over): 24 francs
- Student (Age 12-25, or Unemployed): 22 francs
- Child (Age 11 and Under): 18 francs
- Individual Sustaining Donor: 75 francs
Annual members are granted full access to the library and do not need to pay a borrowing deposit. Donor members and Families are allowed to borrow up to 20 books and 12 magazines at any one time. Individuals and Seniors are allowed up to 10 books and 4 magazines. Students are allowed 6 books and 4 magazines, and must present proof of enrollment (must be 6 mo. or longer, at least 12 hours per week), age, or unemployment at the time of registering. Child members are allowed 10 books and 6 magazines from the Children's Collection only.
- Short-Term Memberships:
- Individual (6 Mo.): 19 francs
- Individual (4 Mo.): 14 francs
- Family (6 Mo.): 28 francs
- Family (4 Mo.): 21 francs
- Individual (4 Mo.): 14 francs
Short-term members are granted full access to the library. An 18 franc refundable cash deposit is required for borrowing. Individuals may borrow up to 6 books and 4 magazines at any one time; Families may borrow up to 20 books and 12 magazines at a time.
- Visitor and Non-Member Passes:
- Individual Visitor (One Week): 5 francs
- Couple Visitor (One Week): 7 francs
- Individual Non-Member (One Day): 3 francs
- Student Non-Member (18-25 or Unemployed) (One Day): 2 francs
- Couple Visitor (One Week): 7 francs
Visitor Passes are intended for travelers and require proof of stay (hotel bill or return travel tickets); they allow for access to daily newspapers and magazines. Non-member day passes allow full access to the Library; passes are non-refundable, but can be applied toward a membership at a later date (presentation of pass required). Visitor and Non-Member passes do not provide borrowing privileges.
