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.
Registration / Membership
Full-time academic and non-academic staff are required to register at the Membership and Loan Services Counter on Level 2 with their staff card. Part-time teaching staff must register with their letter of appointment.
Membership registration at the counter is only available Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Library Membership Number & Pin
Staff 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. For full-time staff, the membership number is your NRIC or FIN number. For part-time teaching staff, the membership number is the barcode number on your library card. The PIN assigned to all staff members is the last 4 alphanumeric characters of their NRIC or FIN or Passport number. You are strongly advised to change the assigned PIN through the WebOPAC.
Library Notifications
Staff members will receive library notifications by e-mail. It is the responsibility of staff to keep track of the due dates of their loans by checking their records regularly through the
WebOPAC. 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 cafe 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.
Locating Materials
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 via
http://opac.nie.edu.sg/.
Borrowing Privileges / Overdue Fines
Member Categories | Academic | | |
Full-time | Part-time | Senior administrative | Non-academic |
| Loan limit (no. of items) | 40 | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Loan Period for: |
| Open Shelf books | 56 days | 56 days | 21 days |
| Assessment Exercises & Children and Young Adult (CYA) Collection | 56 days | 56 days | 21 days |
| Big Books | 21 days | 21 days | No loan |
| Reserve (Red-Spot) Books | 2 hours/overnight loan | For use in library only |
| Current Periodicals | 1 day |
| Bound Periodicals | 3 days |
| Reference Materials | 2 days | No loan |
AV Materials* | 7 days | 3 days |
| Video cassettes | For use in library only |
| Overdue Fines | NA | 30 cts / day /item |
| Fines for Recall Items | $1 per day per item after recalled due date |
Collection At A Glance
| 2 | Reserve Book (Red-Spot) Collection - Books & Accompanying materials
- Past examination papers
- Course notes
Shelved here are other non-Reserve lending collection for special programmes. They are: - Big books (3-week loan)
- LEP & MLS collections
- CRPP & KH collections
| 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 Resources Collection)
(Request at Reference Counter, Level 2) | General Lending Collection (A-Z)
American Literature/USIS Collection
Computer Software Books
CJ Koh Collection |
*There will be exceptions to items with restricted access or for use in library only
Loan Rules/Policies
Borrowing
Membership is non-transferable.
Members using self check machines should retain the checkout receipts as proof of borrowing.
Damaged / Lost Materials
Staff 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 + 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.
Interlibrary Loans (for Academic & Senior Administrative Staff)Academic and Senior Administrative Staff may request for Interlibrary Loan of books not held by LIBRIS. More details are available at
http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/faqs/faq_ILL.htm (Click on Interlibrary Loans FAQ.)
Loss of Cards
Staff members must report loss of membership / staff card at the Loan Counter immediately to prevent unauthorised 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.
RenewalsBorrowed 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:
Reserve Book Collection (Red-Spot)
Academic staff may borrow red-spot items for 2 hours. Overnight loans are available 2 hours before the Loan Counter closes and must be returned by 9am on the next opening day. Staff members must not take books out of the Red-Spot Section unless the books have been charged out to them.
Reservations
Only books with the status "No copies currently available" can be put on hold (i.e. reserved) via the WebOPAC. Staff members will be notified once the book is returned. If it is not collected within 7 days, the reservation will lapse.
Returning
All AV materials and Red-Spot items must be returned at the respective counters. Other items may be returned through the Book Return Bin located outside the entrance.
Items 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 verification, etc.
Document Procurement & Delivery ServicesAcademic and Senior Administrative staff members may request for the supply of documents (articles, book chapters, etc) not available in the library. More details are available
http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/nie-acis/libris/help/faqs.do (Click on the Document Procurement and Delivery Services FAQ.)
Book Delivery ServiceYou 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
Photocopying Services (Right Wing, 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 Copyrights 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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