The Library uses the Library of Congress Classification System for shelf arrangement of books.
Books and videos are arranged on the shelves by call numbers.
You may use OPAC to locate titles of interest. Click here to learn how to search OPAC.
Check for the bookmarks under the following hyperlinks :-
[ NP Library >> elearn >> bookmarks >> bookmarks organised by school ].
A collection of Annual Reports, mainly of companies listed on the Singapore Exchange, including some well-known foreign companies is located in the Reference Section at Level 3. Search for the companies of interest via OPAC. See Location Map.
The core of our book collection is located on Levels 4 to 5. The Library’s Collection is arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification scheme. Below is a guide to the location of books shelved in this Collection :
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The supports the Chinese Studies programme offered by the School of Film & Media Studies. The scope covers Chinese cultural history, drama & theatre, Chinese literature (including classical literature), Chinese media (Singapore and the region), Chinese music : lyrics and values, Chinese philosophy, Chinese popular culture, translation and interpretation, news writing in Chinese, written communication, speech communication, presentation skills. See Location Map.
Users could access Company Documents comprising
Bonus issues
Debt instruments
Employee Share Option Schemes
Company newsletters / Profiles etc
Preference Shares/Issues
Public Listings
Rights Issues - Shares, Debt Instruments (Bonds. Loan Stocks etc)
Scheme of Arrangement
Share Options (Employee Share Options/Share Purchase Schemes)
Share Purchase
Takeovers, Acquisitions And Divestments
Unit Trusts
In addition, there are corporate profiles, company newsletters and related publications. You may locate companies of interest via the Business Database. See Location Map.
This Collection comprising more than 4,800 titles, is located on the right wing of Level 4. It supports the Early Childhood Education programme. See Location Map.
Click here for the Early Childhood Collection.
Located at the Reference Section on Level 3, this Collection consists of university calendars or prospectuses of local and overseas institutions. You may also access information on Higher Education. See Location Map.
This Collection specializes in resources covering trade and investment around the world. The Collection includes :
statistical periodicals which bring together all current sources of business, economic and social statistics,
company annual reports of publicly listed local companies. Latest updates can also be accessed from the
Singapore Stock Exchange page
company prospectuses and other documents of industrial and commercial firms
Investment literature
Country Club publications
Check out the titles through OPAC. See Location Map
The National Education Collection located on Level 4, is intended to deepen the connection and bonds Singaporeans have to Singapore and to each other. The six NE messages conveyed through this Collection are as follows :
Singapore is our homeland. This is where we belong. We want to keep our heritage and our way of life.
We must preserve racial and religious harmony. Though many races, religions, languages and cultures, we pursue one destiny.
We must uphold meritocracy and prevent corruption. This provides opportunity for all according to their ability and effort.
No one owes Singapore a living. We must find our own way to survive and prosper.
We must ourselves defend Singapore. No one else is responsible for our security and well-being.
We have confidence in our future. United, determined, and well-prepared, we shall build a bright future for ourselves.
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This section consists of newspaper clippings from the Straits Times on subjects, both general and specific to the courses taught in NP. The period spans from 1995 to June 2001. See Location Map.
Use the Factiva Database for your research or to locate current newspaper articles.
Backup copies of the NP Examination Papers are available at the Recommended Books Section. See Location Map.
You may also access from the NP Examination Papers Database. This provides multi-user access to examination papers for all Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas and Certificate courses offered by the Polytechnic. It replicates all hard copies for examinations set from 1995 onwards. Users may search, browse, download or print any of the examination papers.
Selected students' project reports are available at the Recommended Books Collection (RBC). Students should approach their supervisors if they cannot locate a project report relevant to their needs. See Location Map.
This Collection is archival in nature. It is advisable to call the Reference Librarian at 6460 6290 to confirm availability before coming to the Library. After photocopying, please get them certified as true copy from the Students' Service and Information Centre (SSIC) located at the Atrium. See Location Map.
Selected vacation training reports are available at the Recommended Books Collection (RBC). Students should approach their supervisors if they cannot locate a project report relevant to their needs. See Location Map.
Located within the Recommended Books Collection, these consist mainly of past Examination Papers and course guides of selected professional bodies.
Located on Level 3, within the Media Centre, this collection comprises :
heavily used textbooks, periodical articles, and course notes assigned as required reading by lecturers
NP exam papers (electronic format is also accessible via Library Home Page)
Selected students’ project reports
Course guides and examination papers from overseas professional institutions.
The 2-hour loan period for this collection ensures that all students have an equal opportunity to make use of them.
Overnight loans are permitted one hour before the Library closes and must be returned the following working day by 9.00am. Take advantage of weekend loans when you have a longer period to use the books.
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Located in the Reference Section on Level 3, this Collection comprising dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, databooks, handbooks, directories etc. provides a quick source of information on a wide range of subjects. See Location Map.
This consists of building briefs of local and overseas commercial, industrial, residential and other buildings. You may access these through the Real Estate Database. See Location Map.
Located in the Reference Section on Level 3, this Collection consists of manufacturers’ selector guides, databooks, application notes and product literature. Many manufacturers have also put these information on the Web. See Location Map.
Click here for the selector guides collection.
Click here for the semi conductor databooks collection.
Located within the Reference Section, this collection consists of brochures of local and overseas short courses. See Location Map.
Consists of standards from various Standards issuing bodies such as the BSI, ISO, JIS, PSB, ANSI, IEEE and ASTM. See Location Map.
These cover business, economic and social statistics. You may also search for your information of interest through the Knowledge Base. See Location Map.
Search Global Market Information Database (GMID).
Search Global Statistics and Singapore Statistics from the Internet.
Comprising manufacturers’ product catalogues, this Collection is useful for specifications of commercial, industrial or consumer products. You may also search for products of interest through the Product Literature Database. See Location Map.
Access this Collection for travel information and publications from Country Clubs. You may search for countries of interest through the Tourism and Leisure Database. See Location Map.
The database, accessible only on campus, consists of nearly 300 educational titles covering various topics including media, engineering, biology, architectural design, computer technology, language skills and true stories. Click here to view titles.
Safari provides access to the electronic format of some 300 popular IT and programming books from well known publishers such as Addison-Wesley, Adobe Press, O’Reilley, Microsoft Press, etc.
NetLibrary is accessed via the National Library Board (NLB)’s online catalogue, free-of-charge. Users will need to register for an account with NetLibrary. Thereafter, users will be able to access more than 5000 full text ebooks. They may browse or check out titles for 21 days to read online on their personalised eBookshelf.
An e-learning portal which delivers both recorded and live seminars and Web casts, delivered by internationally acclaimed speakers on topics from business to lifestyle, personal development to family issues.
The database also provides access to some 4,000 eBooks, on professional development, personal enrichment, technology and others. Check out the SkyLearner.
The display covers winners of literary awards such as Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, Nobel Prize for Literature etc.
New books added to the Library’s Collection are displayed weekly in the foyer of the Lifestyle Library for browsing, selection and immediate loans. A listing of these titles also appears under New Titles on the Library Home Page.
Books are available on a first-come-first-served basis on the library premises. Reservations through OPAC will be given lower priority. See Location Map.
We also have a display of Bestsellers, i.e. popular titles. The display highlights titles on the charts of local bokksellers such as Kinokuniya, Borders, Popular and Straits Times. These books are for immediate loans. The same titles are also reflected under “Readers’ Choice” on the Library Home Page.
Books may be borrowed immediately. See Location Map.
A selection of titles based on themes is put on display monthly. Books on display may be borrowed immediately. You may also check out the display via Books/Media Display in OPAC.
Books may be borrowed immediately. See Location Map.
