Library Membership & Account
Lien Ying Chow Library is a members-only library.
As such, only library members are granted automatic entry to library premises and can access library privileges such as item loans and reservations, e-resources, and facility booking.
Visitors may request permission to enter by emailing us at lib_circ@np.edu.sg.
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
Member Privileges
NP Students & Staff
Eligibility (automatic membership)
- NP Full-Time Staff & Adjunct lecturers
- NP Full-Time Diploma 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 | Staff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password |
| NP Student | 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 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 | Staff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password |
| NIEC@NP Student | Student ID (e.g. S12345678) & password |
| SIT Staff | SIT Staff ID (e.g. G12345) & password |
| SIT Student | SIT Student ID (e.g. 1234567) & password |
| ELBC@NP Students or Visiting Academic Guests affiliated with NP | Library ID (e.g. 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.