Library Information for Students get started in the Library. More information is available at ↘ This guide will help you http://librar y.sim.e du.sg
Borrow Max. 6 items / student Student Card / NRIC to check out
My Library Account
Library Card
@ http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/My-Library-Account.aspx
All students of SIM & UniSIM are provided with a library account . The default login to this account is your NRIC/FIN and your Date of Birth (DOB).
Your student card is also your library card, and is needed to access library services including borrowing of books at Self-Check machines, e-devices, and check-in to group study rooms. Alternatively, you can use your NRIC/FIN card for transactions at Library Counter.
Online Library Catalogue @ http://aries.sim.edu.sg
Renewal
You can use the online library catalogue to search for
* 2 consecutive renewals allowed Via My Library Account Also via email, telephone or over the counter
Not applicable to RCC books
materials that are available in the library. Reservations of items that are out on loan can also be done here using your NRIC/FIN and your Date of Birth (DOB). You should check ‘My Library Account’ regularly to: ◆◆ Track due dates of items loaned ◆◆ Renew books
@ http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Email.aspx
◆◆ Check reservations
Need help in finding information or having trouble
◆◆ Check library overdue fines
connecting? Send us your queries via Ask A Librarian.
◆◆ Book group study room Service is free of charge * Renewals allowed only if there are no prior reservation for the book.
Reservations
Ask a Librarian
◆◆ Cancel reservation of books and library group study room booking
You can expect a reply within one working day, depending on the complexity of the queries.
Loan Entitlement for Students Collection
Loan Duration
Overdue Fines
Applicable only to items on loan
Recommended Course Collection (RCC)
4 loans / Overnight ^ / Weekend +
$0.50 / 15 mins
Via My Library Account
Course Collection
7 / 14 / 21 Days
$0.50 / day
General Collection
21 Days
$0.50 / day
Language Collection
21 Days
$0.50 / day
Also via email, telephone or over the counter Reserved books held for 3 days at counter
Service is free of charge
(Chinese, Malay & Tamil)
Loan of Devices Notebooks, iPads & Camcorder
4 hours loan for Notebooks & iPads 6 hours loan for Camcorder First come first serve basis, no reservations
^ Overnight loan: Monday - Friday after 5.00pm + Weekend loan: Saturday after 1.30pm Overdue fines will not be charged on Sundays and public holidays or when the library is closed.
Check out item at Library Counter
Full details on borrowing can be found at http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Borrowing.aspx
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Library Information for Students / 2014
Library Resources The library collection comprises both print and nonprint materials, and subscriptions to a selection of online databases, e-journals and e-books which can be accessed on-campus/off-campus via Student Portal or SIMConnect. Articles selected from e-Resources may be down-loaded, printed or even emailed to your own account.
Library InfoSkills ↘ Learn effective search skills to find information quickly We hold regular InfoSkills Workshops and demonstrations on “How to use e-Resources”. These workshops serve as an introduction to help you to effectively use e-Resources for your assignments and project.
Bookings
Choice of training opportunities offered includes: ◆◆ Presentations ◆◆ Hands-on workshops ◆◆ Walk-in clinics ◆◆ One-to-One (request via Ask A Librarian) ◆◆ Online video tutorials
Group Study Room @ My Library Account (online)
Gaming Room @ Library Counter
Look out for the next InfoSkills Workshops at the Library Website: http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Library-Infoskills-Workshops.aspx
The e-Resource Map (above) gives you a visual guide of the databases by subject. Follow the colour code to identify most relevant databases for your assignments.
Collaborative Study Spaces
Librar y Facilities Printing & Photocopying
Computers
• All library PCs are supported with network printing • Self-service photocopying • Other services offered at SIM HQ: ✓✓ Free scanning ✓✓ Binding (chargeable) ✓✓ Faxing to local/overseas addresses (chargeable) • Payment for printing and photocopying: ✓✓ Tay Eng Soon Library: CashCard or EZ-link Card
Cyber Lounge (Located at Blk B, Level 1) CyberXpress (Located at Blk A, Level 2 and Blk B, Level 1) Equipped with PCs for: ✓✓ Internet Surfing ✓✓ MS Office Suite to prepare your assignments
Interactive Lounge (Blk B, Level 1) • For group discussions • Portable whiteboards available
Book Drop Tay Eng Soon Library - SIM HQ Automated book drop is located at library entrance Richard K M Eu Library - SIM MH Book drop is located at Lobby Level 4 (all books except RCC)
Group Study Rooms / Recording Room (Blk B, Level 1)
• Equipped with projectors and power points • Accessible via SIM wireless network • Max. usage of room - 2 hours/student/day • Group Study Room 6 serves as a recording room
For more Information Visit us at http://library.sim.edu.sg
Gaming Room • PlayStation 3 (Two units) • Max. usage of room - 2 hours/student/day • Booking @ Library Counter
Hours:
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Mon - Fri Sat
8.30am - 9.00pm 9.00am - 5.30pm
Closed on Sun & Public Holiday Phone: 6248 9601/2
Library Information for Students / 2014