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The books must consist wholly of reading matter and contain no advertising or administrative material other than incidental notification of books. Library Books shipments must be transmitted in appropriate packaging provided by the shipper, and must bear a complete address, including the correct postal code. For approval by Canada Post to ship books at Library Books prices, a library must complete a Library Books Service Application Form, which is available on the Canadian Library Association (CLA) website at www.cla.ca/EOE_SCE_Prod/index.htm. Libraries must complete the application form and return it directly to the Canadian Library Association (details can be found on the form). Authorization of the application form provides access to the Library Books prices, and Canada Post’s Electronic Shipping Tools. All libraries using Library Books prices will need to have registered through the CLA website and will be required to use Electronic Shipping Tools effective January 15, 2007. Library Books may consist of:
Unacceptable Items
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| CATEGORY | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | |
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| Packets and Parcels | max. | No dimension may exceed 1 m. Length + Girth must not exceed 2 m. | 5 kg | ||
| min. | 100 mm | 70 mm | 1 mm | – | |
Not applicable.
The following proofs of payment are acceptable for Library Books items. Some restrictions or conditions may apply.
*Customers using the Library Books Shipping Tools version of Electronic Shipping Tools may use a postage meter or postage stamps (preaffixed, or affixed at a post office upon payment of the postage amount indicated on the shipping label).
The following methods of payment are acceptable for Library Books items. Some restrictions or conditions may apply.
For more information, Go to Section B – Chapter 5, Paying for a Mailing.
| DELIVERY ZONE | SERVICE STANDARD |
|---|---|
| Local | 2 days |
| Regional | 3 to 5 days between major urban centres |
| National | 4 to 9 days between major urban centres |
These service standards are not guaranteed. Service standards are estimates of how long it will take for the mail to be delivered.
For more details, Go to Section F, Service Standards.
A feature is provided automatically as part of the basic service.
 | Delivery Confirmation (Tracking) |
| Return postage paid |
| Redirection |
| Return to Sender |
This option provides positive confirmation that the item arrived at its destination. Upon delivery, or attempted delivery, the item ID (identification) number is scanned and the date captured. The information is usually available by noon the next business day following delivery via an automated phone response system by calling 1 888 550-6333 or via the Internet.
The price of Library Books includes return postage. No postage is required on the return shipment, provided a Library Books Barcoded Return Label is used. Each Library Books shipment must contain only one return label and the label must be used for the return of the original shipment.
Library Books will be redirected, within Canada only, for a fee payable by the addressee, if the addressee has a Change of Address Notification on file.
Library Books that cannot be delivered or redirected will be returned to sender at no additional charge.
An option is a service enhancement which is not provided automatically as part of the basic service.
| NOTE: | Coverage for loss or damage is not included or available for purchase. |
Effective January 15, 2007, all labels (shipping labels and return labels) will need to be produced by the Library Books Shipping Tool or Electronic Shipping Tools (EST). Failure to do so will result in the application of full tariff parcel prices.
All items must bear a complete address including a correct postal code. Go to Section B – Chapter 3, Addressing.
All Library Books shipments must bear a Canadian return address.
Go to General Terms and Conditions that apply to Regular Parcel.
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