Who Can Use The Library?
Lien Ying Chow Library is a members-only library.
We currently serve:
- NP Students & Staff
- POLITE-CET@NP Students
- NIEC@NP Students & Lecturers
- Registered NP Library External Members
Guest Visitors may request permission to enter the library by emailing us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg.
Membership Type & Account ID
| Profile | Membership Type | Library Account ID |
|---|---|---|
NP Staff
| Staff | NP Staff NPNET ID (e.g. abc1) & password |
| NIEC@NP Staff Lecturer | Staff | NIEC Staff ID & password |
NP Student
| Student | NP Student ID (e.g. S10101010) & Brightspace password |
| NIEC@NP CET Student | Student | NIEC Student ID (e.g. 12N34567) & password |
| POLITE-CET@NP Student | Student | POLITE-CET ID & password |
NP Student Alumni
| External | Library ID (e.g. X123456) & password* Login email e.g. X123456@lib.np.edu.sg |
Note:
- NP Temporary & Part-Time staff are unable to request for membership. NP Contract Staff may request for membership with prior approval of their Department Director by emailing us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg.
- 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.
External Membership & Registration
NP Student Alumni interested in accessing our Library are welcome to sign up as external members for an annual fee.
Eligibility
- NP Student Alumni (Individuals who have graduated with a Full Qualification certificate from NP)
Validity
- 1 year (renewable), requires manual application and renewal
| External Membership Profile | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| NP Student Alumni | $40 + 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.
Please refer to the Membership Table below for Access & Privileges given to External Members.
The Library reserves the right to amend its policies and services.
Apply or Renew External Membership
Membership Access
| Membership Type | Entry to Premise & Open Areas | Facility Booking | Physical Loans | Digital Resource |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Staff | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Student | ✔ | ✔ Excludes: NIEC CET students | ✔
| ✔ For non-NP students: On-premise access only, exclusions apply |
| External | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (Excludes Joint-Poly Resource sharing service) | ✔ On-premise access only, exclusions apply |