Using
The Library

Etiquette

  • Our librarians are here to help; you are welcome to ask for their assistance
  • Use silent mode on your devices. Put on your earphones when watching videos
  • Please take your calls outside the premises
  • Respect library materials. Keep them free from underlining, highlighting and dog ears
  • Consume food and drinks outside the library.
  • Be considerate of others and keep conversation to a minimum. Lower your volume during group discussions
  • Leave books on the cart for reshelving

Borrowing

  • Loan privileges:
    Alumni and community members – 10 items for three weeks
    Students – 15 items for three weeks
    Advance studies students – 30 items for three weeks
    Faculty and Staff – 30 items for three months
  • You can renew your items online by going to My Library Account
  • You can apply for library memberships online

Returning

  • You can return your items at the service desk or book drop.
  • Book drop returns are checked in the next day
  • Course Reserves can only be checked out/in at the service desk
  • Overdue fines are S$0.20 per day for each item; e-payments only

Reservations

  • Reservations not picked up within 3 days of notification will be reshelved
  • Please cancel your reservation if you no longer need the item

Course Reserves (CR)

  • The loan period for Course Reserve book is 4 hours and overdue fines are set at S$2 per hour per item

Lost and Damaged Items

If you have lost or damaged a library book, you can:

  1. buy a replacement copy
  2. pay the list price and administration fee of S$21.60(with GST) per item