Introduction
LIBRIS houses a collection of approximately 365,000 volumes and subscribes to about 1,000 journals, with a strong emphasis on education. Members are encouraged to make full use of the wide range of library and information services. More information on library resources and services can be found on the LIBRIS Website.
Membership Application & Registration
A summary of the External Membership Structure and Fees is available
here.
The Terms and Conditions of the External Membership Scheme are available
here.
To apply, please submit completed
application form together with relevant documents, cheque for the relevant amount and IC / Passport-size photo to:
Manager / Circulation
Library and Information Services Centre (LIBRIS)
National Institute of Education
Blk 4, 1 Nanyang Walk
Singapore 637616
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 10 working days of receipt of their application.
Membership registration at the counter is only available Monday-Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm.
Library Membership Number & Pin
Members are required to key in their library membership number and PIN when accessing some of the services available on the WebOPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue). These services include viewing of borrower information / holds / outstanding balance, cancellation of holds and loan renewals. The Membership Number is the barcode number on your library card. The PIN assigned to members is the last 4 alphanumeric characters of their NRIC, FIN or Passport number. You are strongly advised to change the assigned PIN through the WebOPAC.
Library Notifications
Members will receive library notifications by e-mail. It is the responsibility of members to keep track of the due dates of their loans by checking their records regularly through the WebOPAC at
http://opac.nie.edu.sg/. After logging into your account, you may view / renew items borrowed, cancel holds and check for outstanding fines. Non-receipt of reminder is not a valid reason for waiver of fines, if any.
- Pagers and handphones should be switched to silent or off mode. Only SMS is allowed.
- Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the library.
- Only food and drinks purchased from the caf���© can be consumed within the LearningHub area.
- Mutilation and theft of library materials are serious offences. Appropriate action will be taken against offenders.
- All library users should dress appropriately and conduct themselves with decorum.
Borrowing Privileges / Overdue Fines
Borrowing Privileges for External Members |
Member Categories | Corporate Members | Alumni / Personal Members Higher Degree Students from Govt-funded IHLs
| Full-time Teaching & Research Staff from Govt-Funded IHLs (on reciprocal basis) |
Loan limit
(no. of items) | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Loan Period for: |
| Main Lending Collection | 21 days |
| Assessment Exercises & Children and Young Adult (CYA) Collection | Use in library |
| Reference Materials | Use in library |
| AV Materials | 3 hours (Use in library) |
| Current Periodicals | Use in library |
| Bound Periodicals | Use in library |
| Special Collections | No loan |
| Reserve Books | No loan |
| Electronic Resources | Onsite access only |
| Rates of Fines | Main lending collection: 30 cents / day / item
Audio-visual materials: 30 cents / hour / item |
| Fines for Overdue Recalled Items | $1 per day per item after recalled due date |
Library materials are classified according to the Library of Congress (LC) Classification Scheme. Use the WebOPAC to locate materials and note down the location and call number of the book. WebOPAC searches can be made
here.
Book Delivery Service
You may request for library books that are available or on hold for you to be delivered to your home in Singapore by courier service. The minimum charge for courier delivery is $9.15 (inclusive of GST). Rates are subject to change by SingPost. Full details are available at
http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/Services/book_delivery.htm.
Collection At A Glance
| 2 | Reserve Book (Red-Spot) Collection - Books & Accompanying materials
- Past examination papers
- Course notes
| Chinese / Malay / Tamil Collections Reference Collection - Education papers
- Electronic databases
- Microform collection
- News clippings
- Resource files
- Test collection
- Theses & dissertations
|
| 3 | Media Resources | Current & Bound Periodicals
Instructional Materials
Assessment Exercises
CYA (Children & Young Adults' Collection) |
| 4 | SEDU (Singapore Education Resource Collection)
(Request at Reference Counter on Level 2) | General Lending Collection (A-Z)
American Literature/USIS Collection
Computer Software Books
CJ Koh Collection |
Borrowing
Membership is non-transferable.
Members using self check machines should retain the checkout receipts as proof of borrowing.
Damaged / Lost Materials
Members are liable for the loss or damage of library materials that are borrowed under their account. The amount payable is the replacement cost plus an administrative fee of $20.00 + 5% GST for EACH lost item and overdue fines (if any). A sum of three times the estimated cost of an item will be charged for an out-of-print item reported lost or returned damaged.
Loss of Cards
Members must report loss of membership card at the Loan Counter immediately to prevent unauthorized use of the card. Members will be liable for all loans recorded under their names before receipt of the report by LIBRIS.
Recalls
All materials are subject to recall if they are urgently needed. A recall email or letter to the borrower initiates an early return of the item immediately or within a specified period of time. Overdue fines for recalled items are currently charged at $1 /day/item after the recall due date.
Renewals
Borrowed materials may be renewed twice if there is no reservation for them. Telephone renewals will not be accepted. They may be renewed personally at the Membership and Loan Services Counter or via the following:
1. WebOPAC
2. Self-Check Machines
Requesting for Items held in the Closed Stacks (for research in the library only)
Reservations
Only books with the status "No copies currently available" can be put on hold (i.e. reserved) via the WebOPAC. Members will be notified once the book is returned. If it is not collected within 7 days, the reservation will lapse.
Returning
Lending books may be returned through the Book Return Bin located outside the entrance. They should never be returned directly to the shelves.
Reference and Information Services
Reference Staff provide assistance in locating library resources and specific information, e.g. addresses, statistical information, citation verifications, etc. Photocopying Services (Right Wings, All Levels)
Tel: (65) 6267-9548
Self-service cashcard-operated photocopying machines are located on all levels in the library for the photocopying of library materials. However, users must observe the COPYRIGHT ACT. More details are available at
http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/nie-acis/libris/help/faqs.do (Click on Photocopying and Copyright FAQ).
Opening Hours** | LIBRIS | Reference Counter | Media Counter |
Term Time | Monday - Friday Saturday | 8.30 am - 8 pm 8.30 am - 5 pm | 8.30 am - 5 pm Services Available Through Information Desk | 11 am - 5 pm
Closed |
Vacation Time | Monday - Friday Saturday | 8.30 am - 5.15 pm 8.30 am - 1 pm | 8.30 am - 5 pm Services Available Through Information Desk | 11 am - 5 pm Closed |
The Library is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Loan services cease 30 minutes before LIBRIS closed.
** Please check the LIBRIS homepage for the latest update on opening hours.
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