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 about on library resources and services can be found on the LIBRIS Website.
Registration/Membership
Full-time students are automatically members of the Library. Registration at the Library is not required.
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 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. 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.
General Library Rules
- 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 cafÃ?Æ?Ã?© may be consumed within the LearningHub area.
- Mutilation and theft of library materials are serious offences. Appropriate action will be taken against offenders.
- All students and student teachers should observe the Dress Code for Student Teachers 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
| Loan Limit (no. of items) | 10 | 20 | 3 |
| Loan Period For: | |
| Open Shelf books | 21 days |
| Assessment Exercises & Children and Young Adults' (CYA) Collection |
| Big Books | 21 days | 21 days | No loan |
| Reserve (Red-spot) books | 2 hours/overnight loan |
| Current & Bound Periodicals | For use in library only |
| Reference Materials |
| AV Materials* | 3 hours | 1 day | 3 hours |
| Video cassettes | For use in library only |
| Overdue Fines For | |
| General Lending Collection | 30cts/day |
| AV Materials | 30cts/day/per hr as applicable |
| Reserve (Red Spot) Books | 50cts/hour or part thereof |
| Fines for Recall Items | $1 per day per item after recall due date |
* There will be exceptions to items with restricted access or for use in library only
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
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).
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, LEP collection, MLS collection and KH collection (3-day loan) | Chinese/Malay/Tamil Collections Reference Collection - Education papers
- Electronic databases
- Microform collection
- News clippings
- Resource files
- Test collection
- Theses & dissertations
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| 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 on Level 2) | General Lending Collection (A-Z)
American Literature/USIS Collection
Computer Software Books
CJ Koh Collection |
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
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.
Loss of Cards
Members must report loss of membership 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 the receipt of the loss 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)
Only 1 book can be borrowed at a time, 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. 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. 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 User Education ServicesInformation and Database SearchesReference Staff provide assistance in locating of library resources and specific information, e.g. addresses, statistical information, citation verifications, etc.
To request instruction on the use of library resources, please contact the Reference Services one week in advance. The online request form is available at
http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/forms/library_instruction.htm.
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 latest update on opening hours.
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