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 library resources and services can be found on the LIBRIS Website.

NTU staff and students are required to register at the Membership and Loan Services Counter with their staff / matric card, as the LIBRIS system is independent of NTU's. Part-time teaching staff must register with their letter of appointment (with an end date of appointment) and a photograph (IC size).

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 members is the last 4 alphanumeric characters of their NRIC or FIN. You are strongly advised to change the assigned PIN using the WebOPAC.

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

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). 

Borrowing
Membership is non-transferrable.
Members using self check machine 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 / 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.

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:

• WebOPAC
• Self-Check Machines

Requesting for Items held in the Closed Stack (for research in the library only)
Request for items archived in the Closed Stack can be made at the Loan Counter or via http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/forms/closed_stacks.htm.

Reserve Book Collection (Red-Spot)
Eligible members can borrow 1 book 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 can 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 provides assistance in locating library resources and specific information e.g. addresses, statistical information, citation verification, etc.
Reference queries may be submitted by filling in the online form http://www.acis.nie.edu.sg/NIELibrary/forms/reference_enquiry.htm or email us at libref@nie.edu.sg.