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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Find out about loan limits and duration for staff and students.
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.
NP Affiliates
Eligibility
- NIEC@NP students and lecturers
- SIT@NP students and teaching staff
- 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 |
Find out about loan limits and duration for staff and students.
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.
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 |
Find out about loan limits and duration for external members.
Annual Fees
| External Membership Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| NP Student Alumni | $42.80 |
| Individual / Corporate Note: Corporate membership includes 3 transferrable library accounts | $214 |
Note: Annual Fees are
- Inclusive of GST
- Non-refundable
- 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.