When applying for a reader card at the card application office, if you do not set a password, the card application system will default the initial password to "66"; if you apply for a card at a self-service card application machine, the default password will be the last six digits of your birthday.

If you want to change your password, you can go to the certificate office and ask the staff to do it. Log in to the "Collection Catalog Search" on the right side of the National Library homepage or the Online Public Catalog Inquiry System (OPAC) provided in the library. After logging in with a reader card, select "Change Password" and follow the prompts to modify it.

Extended information:

How to apply for a reader card:

①Chinese citizens and foreigners over 16 years old:

Apply for a reader card To apply for the card, you must hold a valid identity document (ID card, household register, passport, military ID card, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan residents, and permanent residence ID card for foreigners) and fill out the "National Library Reader Card Application Form" at the library. "After processing. We do not provide any form of off-site processing or handling by others, and the cost of processing will be waived for the first time.

②Children aged 13 and under 16:

Accompanied by a guardian. To apply for a reader card, you must hold a valid identity document (ID card, household register, passport, Hong Kong and Macao resident) Mainland Travel Permit, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, Permanent Residence ID Card for Foreigners) originals and copies, and fill in the "National Library Reader's Card Application Form" at the library. We do not provide any form of off-site processing or handling by others, and the cost of processing will be waived for the first time.

Reference materials: National Library of China-National Digital Library of China Instructions for Certificate Application

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