Library Membership & Account
Lien Ying Chow Library is a members-only library.
This currently includes:
- NP Students & Staff
- NIEC@NP Students & Lecturers
- SIT@NP Students & Lecturers
- Registered NP Library External Members
Only Library Members can:
- Enter the Library
- Access Library Privileges such as item loans, access e-resources and book facilities
Library members can also log onto their Library account to:
- View loan status, due date and history
- Renew loans
- Monitor status of item reservations
- Pay fines and charges
Visitors may request permission to enter the library by emailing us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg.
Member Privileges
NP Students & Staff
Eligibility (automatic membership)
- NP Full-Time Staff & Adjunct lecturers
- NP Full-Time Diploma students (currently includes NIEC@NP PET students)
- NP Full-Qualification Diploma students via CET Academy
- NP Poly Foundation Programme students
Validity
- Duration of school enrollment or staff employment only
- Membership is automatic for those eligible
Account ID
| Category | Library Account ID |
|---|---|
| NP Staff | NP Staff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password |
| NP Student | NP Student ID (e.g. S10101010) & Brightspace password |
Privileges
| Entry to Premises & Open Study Areas | Facility Booking | Print & Multimedia Loans | E-Resource Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Note: NP Contract Staff may request for membership with prior approval of their Department Director by emailing us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg. Temporary & Part-Time staff of NP are unable to request for membership.
Learn about loan privileges and fines.
NP Affiliates
Eligibility
- NIEC@NP CET students and lecturers
- SIT@NP students and lecturers
- ELBC@NP students
- Visiting educators/students affiliated with NP (application required)
Validity
- Duration of school enrollment or staff employment with affiliated agency OR
- Duration of agreed membership period approved by Library
Account ID
| Category | Library Account ID |
|---|---|
| NIEC@NP Staff Lecturer | Staff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password |
| NIEC@NP CET Student | NIEC Student ID (e.g. 12N34567) & password |
| SIT Staff Lecturer | SIT Staff ID (e.g. G12345) & password |
| SIT@NP Student | SIT Student ID (e.g. 1234567) & password |
| ELBC@NP Students or Visiting Academic Guests affiliated with NP | Library ID (e.g. Y123456 or X123456) & password |
Privileges
| Entry to Premises & Open Study Areas | Facility Booking | Print & Multimedia Loans | E-Resource Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | ✔ Excludes: NIEC CET students | ✔ | ✔ On-premise access only, exclusions apply |
Note: If you are a visiting NP-affiliated educator and wish to request entry or loan/access privileges, email us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg.
Learn about loan privileges and fines.
External Membership
NP Student Alumni and individuals interested in accessing our Library are welcome to sign up as external members for an annual fee. Validity is for 1 year and membership is renewable.
Eligibility (application required)
- NP Student Alumni
- Members of the Public
Validity
- 1 year (renewable)
- Membership requires manual application and renewal
Account ID
| Category | Library Account ID |
|---|---|
| External Member | Library ID (e.g. X123456) & password |
Privileges
| Entry to Premises & Open Study Areas | Facility Booking | Print & Multimedia Loans | E-Resource Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ On-premise access only, exclusions apply |
Learn about loan privileges and fines.
Annual Fees
| External Membership Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| NP Student Alumni | $40 + GST |
| Individual / Corporate Note: Corporate membership includes 3 transferrable library accounts | $200 + GST |
Note:
- Annual fees are non-refundable
- Annual fees are forfeited if members terminate their membership prematurely
- Online renewal of loaned item(s) will be suspended one month before membership expiry
After your membership application or renewal is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with your membership expiry date indicated. Please update us if there is a change of contact details.
The Library reserves the right to amend its policies and services.
Apply or Renew External Membership
Item Loan Privileges by Patron Type
| Patron Type | Print Books | Multimedia | Magazines | Reference Books e.g. Standards | Restricted Media e.g. R-Rated Feature Films | eBook subscription access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 30 days* | 14 days | 7 days | 7 days | Max 10 items for 14 days^ | Max 14 days |
| Student | 14 days | 14 days | 7 days | N/A | Max 1 item for 4 hours of onsite viewing^ | Max 14 days |
| ELBC@NP Student | 14 days | 14 days | 7 days | N/A | N/A | Max 14 days (on-premise access only) |
| External Members | 30 days* | 14 days | 7 days | N/A | N/A | Max 14 days (on-premise access only) |
*Note: When borrowing an item that has a hold request by another patron, the item's maximum loan period will be 14 days only.
^NP Staff who wish to borrow Restricted Media (for teaching purposes only) will be asked to sign an undertaking
form at the library counter. NP Students who wish to borrow Restricted Media or M18 Multimedia if under 18 years old (for academic purposes only) must request via an online form,
which can also be found in the item’s search result at the Online Catalogue.
| Patron Type | Loan Limit | Reservation Limit | Renewal Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 40 items | 70 items | 3 |
| Student | 20 items | 20 items | 3 |
| ELBC@NP Student | 6 items | 6 items | 3 |
| External Members | 20 items | 20 items | 3 |