External Members
Loans & Renewals
Loan Privileges
Higher Degree (Master's, PhD, EdD)
Loan Limit
Open Shelf Books
Assessments Exercises, Instructional Materials & Children and Young Adult (CYA) Collections
Big Books
Red Spot Books
Current Periodicals
Bound Periodicals
AV Materials
Video Cassettes & Gramophone Records
Electronic Resources
Corporate Members & Personal Members
6 Items
21 days
21 days
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only - 3 hours
For use in library only - 3 hours
Access in library only
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
Alumni & Higher Degree Students from Govt-funded IHLs
6 Items
21 days
21 days
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only - 3 hours
For use in library only - 3 hours
Access in library only
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
Full-Time Teaching & Research Staff from Govt-funded IHLs
3 Items
21 days
21 days
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only
For use in library only - 3 hours
For use in library only
- 3 hours
- 3 hours
Access in library only
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
E-resources are only accessible from library terminals within the library premises, and not available for use off-campus or from personal devices.
Overnight Loan for Red Spot Book Collection
- Overnight loans are available 2 hours before the Service Point closes.
- Items must be returned by 11 am on the next opening day.
Renewal
Higher Degree (Master's, PhD, EdD)
Open Shelf Books
Assessments Exercises, Instructional Materials & Children and Young Adult (CYA) Collections
AV Materials
Big Books
Red Spot Books
Current Periodicals
Bound Periodicals
Video Cassettes &
Gramophone Records
Gramophone Records
Corporate Members & Personal Members
2 times
2 times
Cannot be renewed or N.A
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Alumni & Higher Degree Students from Govt-funded IHLs
2 times
2 times
Cannot be renewed or N.A
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Full-Time Teaching & Research Staff from Govt-funded IHLs
2 times
2 times
Cannot be renewed or N.A
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
Cannot be renewed
- Renewals are not allowed when there are outstanding reservations.
- Please check that all materials are properly renewed as users are still liable for fines of any overdue items.
- Item(s) can be renewed at the self-check machines, Service Point or Library Portal.
Locating Materials
- Library materials are classified according to the Library of Congress (LC) Classification Scheme.
- Use the Library catalogue to locate materials, location and call number of the book.
Reservation
- Reservations can be placed for a book item located in Lending and Non-English Collection.
- You will be notified via email if the address is provided. Otherwise you will be notified by mail, once the book is available.
- The reserved item will be held at the Service Point or Smart Locker for 7 days from the date of notification.
- Reservations will lapse after 7 days.
- All reserved items must be collected personally.
- Each member may reserve a maximum of 2 titles.
Fines
Overdue Fines
PGDE, Undergraduate, Diploma and Full-time in-service
Overdue Fines
Reserve (Red-spot) Books
AV Materials
Recalled Items
Corporate Members &
Personal Members
$0.30/item/day
$0.50/hour or part thereof
$0.30/hour/item
$1 per day per item after
recalled due date
recalled due date
Alumni & Graduate Students from Govt-funded IHLs
$0.30/item/day
$0.50/hour or part thereof
$0.30/hour/item
$1 per day per item after
recalled due date
recalled due date
Full-Time Teaching & Research Staff from Govt-funded IHLs
$0.30/item/day
$0.50/hour or part thereof
$0.30/hour/item
$1 per day per item after recalled due date
Loss of Library Materials
- All NIE student members are liable for the loss or damage of library materials borrowed under their account.
- Students should report the loss of borrowed items immediately to prevent overdue fines from accumulating.
Payment for Lost Items
- Option A: Full replacement cost of the loss of the respective item, or
- Option B: Replace with a copy that is acceptable to the Library
- Plus a processing fee of SGD$20 + GST.
- Payment is non-refundable.
- Overdue fines, if any, per item will be imposed.
Processing Fee
SGD$20 w/ GST & Overdue Fines
Book In-Print
Cost of books as listed in the current bibliographical tools.
Book Out-of-Print
Cost of replacing the item will be calculated based on the intrinsic value of the library material, as estimated by NIE Chief Librarian.
Single Journal issues
Cost of back issues as charged by publishers.
Non-print materials
The Library will determine from appropriate catalogues the cost of replacement for such materials.
Payment Modes
- Pay via CashCard, NETS, Nets FlashPay, or NETS QR at the Service Point.
When You Lose Your Membership Card
- Report loss of card at Service Point immediately to prevent misuse.
Registration
Category
Corporate Member
Personal Members
Postgraduate Students from Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs)
Alumni Members
Requirement
Government Departments, Statutory Boards, Registered Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPC) that are registered with the Charities Unit, Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth (MCCY). Refer to https://www.charities.gov.sg/ for more information.
Document required: Documentary proof of study or research.
Document required: Documentary proof of study or research.
Professionals and individuals who are engaged in education-related research projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Teaching staff of private tertiary institutions and students enrolled in distance-learning programmes or local private educational organisations may apply.
Document required: Documentary proof of study or research
Document required: Documentary proof of study or research
Postgraduate students from local government funded IHLs may apply.
Document required: A letter from the Registrar’s Office, stating the full name, student’s status, and the duration of the course.
Document required: A letter from the Registrar’s Office, stating the full name, student’s status, and the duration of the course.
Open to Graduates of NIE / NTU or its affiliated institutions such as TTC (Teachers' Training College). Students who have attended external consultancy programmes at NIE may apply as Personal Members.
Document required: A copy of the Degree / Diploma awarded
Document required: A copy of the Degree / Diploma awarded
Fee
Commercial firms: $ 500 p.a plus GST per card.
Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Non-profit charitable welfare organisations: $300 p.a plus GST.
$300 p.a plus GST
$150 p.a plus GST or based on reciprocal arrangement.
$50 p.a plus GST
Membership Registration
Applicants are required to complete the online registration form and submit the relevant documents. The membership fee can be paid at the Service Point from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, via CashCard, NETS, NETS FlashPay, or NETS QR. Further details will be provided in the notification.
Notification
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 10 working days of the receipt of their application.
How to Register for NIE Library Membership?
- All NIE students are automatically members of the Library.
- Registration at the Library is not required.
Library Account Login
User ID
Barcode number on your library card​
PIN
Last 4 numeric characters of your library card number, followed by the last 4 numeric characters of your phone number. You are strongly advised to change the assigned PIN through the Library catalogue.​
Barcode number on your library card​
Last 4 numeric characters of your library card number, followed by the last 4 numeric characters of your phone number. You are strongly advised to change the assigned PIN through the Library catalogue.​
Library Account Services
- View borrower information
- Renew loans
- Place or cancel holds
- View outstanding fines
Note: Remote access to e-resources is not included with this login.Â
Borrowing Privileges and Digital Access—What Is Included
To view loan limits and access rights, click on the External Members tab on this page.
Please contact Access Services at (65) 6790-3627 or email libris@nie.edu.sg for enquiries.