Library Closure: The Library will be closed from 12 June to 25 June 2023.

Membership & Privileges

Library Membership & Account

Lien Ying Chow Library is a members-only library. 

This currently includes:

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

CategoryLibrary Account ID
NP StaffNP Staff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password
NP StudentNP Student ID (e.g. S10101010) & Brightspace password


Privileges

Entry to Premises & Open Study AreasFacility BookingPrint & Multimedia LoansE-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

CategoryLibrary Account ID
NIEC@NP Staff LecturerStaff NPNet ID (e.g. abc1) & password
NIEC@NP CET StudentNIEC Student ID (e.g. 12N34567) & password
SIT Staff LecturerSIT Staff ID (e.g. G12345) & password
SIT@NP StudentSIT Student ID (e.g. 1234567) & password
ELBC@NP Students or Visiting Academic Guests affiliated with NPLibrary ID (e.g. Y123456 or X123456) & password


Privileges

Entry to Premises & Open Study AreasFacility BookingPrint & Multimedia LoansE-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

CategoryLibrary Account ID
External MemberLibrary ID (e.g. X123456) & password


Privileges

Entry to Premises & Open Study AreasFacility BookingPrint & Multimedia LoansE-Resource Access

On-premise access only, exclusions apply

Learn about loan privileges and fines


Annual Fees

External Membership TypeAnnual 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 MultimediaMagazinesReference Books e.g. Standards Restricted Media e.g. R-Rated Feature FilmseBook subscription access
Staff 30 days*14 days7 days7 days Max 10 items for 14 days^Max 14 days
Student 14 days14 days7 daysN/A Max 1 item for 4 hours of onsite viewing^Max 14 days
ELBC@NP Student 14 days14 days7 daysN/A N/AMax 14 days (on-premise access only)
External Members 30 days*
14 days7 daysN/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 items70 items 3
    Student 20 items 20 items 3
    ELBC@NP Student 6 items 6 items 3
    External Members 20 items
     20 items 3
    Learn more about Loans & Reservations.