Application for Temporary Reader's Permit

Terms and Conditions

Only staff or tertiary students of government institutions may apply.
Staff or tertiary students of government institutions are required to obtain a Letter of Introduction from the Librarian of their Institution. The letter should include the staff or student’s name, staff or Matriculation card number and reason for their visit.
Temporary Reader’s permit is not transferrable and may browse the print collection only.
Temporary Reader’s permit must observe the Copyright regulations when making photocopies from books/periodicals.
We will take 3-5 working days to process your application.
NIE Library reserves the right to grant or not to grant the Temporary Reader’s Permit.

Cost of Permit

Please see below for the prevailing fees chargeable based on the duration validity of the permit:

1 day - S$15 + GST
2 days - S$30 + GST
3 to 7 days - S$45 + GST

Personal Particulars

Name

Organisation

Address

Postal Code

Contact Information

Mobile No.

Office No.

Details for Visit

Visit Start Date

Visit End Date

Reason for visit

Upload Introduction Letter

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Allowed types: pdf, doc, jpg, png.

By submitting this application form, I declare that the above information is correct and that I will abide by all the Library rules, including those governing the photocopying of library materials.

I understand and accept that a successful application for a temporary reader permit does not confer me with any borrowing privileges and that I may not be granted access to some categories of library materials.

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Application for Temporary Reader's Permit