Library Information for Students

This guide will help you get started in the Library. More information is available at http://librar y.sim.edu.sg↘

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).

You should check ‘My Library Account’ regularly to: ◆ Track due dates of items loaned ◆ Renew books ◆ Check reservations ◆ Check library overdue fines ◆ Book group study room ◆ Cancel reservation of books and library group

study room booking

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

You can use the online library catalogue to search for 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).

Ask a Librarian@ http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Email.aspx

Need help in finding information or having trouble connecting? Send us your queries via Ask A Librarian. You can expect a reply within one working day, depending on the complexity of the queries.

Borrow

Max. 6 items / student

Student Card / NRIC to check out

Renewal

* 2 consecutive renewals allowed

Via My Library Account

Also via email, telephone or over the

counter

Not applicable to RCC books

Service is free of charge

* Renewals allowed only if there are no prior reservation for the book.

Reservations

Applicable only to items on loan

Via My Library Account

Also via email, telephone or over the

counter

Reserved books held for 3 days at

counter

Service is free of charge

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Loan Entitlement for Students

Collection Loan Duration Overdue Fines

Recommended Course Collection (RCC)

4 loans / Overnight ^ / Weekend +

$0.50 / 15 mins

Course Collection 7 / 14 / 21 Days $0.50 / day

General Collection 21 Days $0.50 / day

Language Collection (Chinese, Malay & Tamil)

21 Days $0.50 / day

^ 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.

Full details on borrowing can be found at http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Borrowing.aspx

Loan of Devices

Notebooks, iPads & Camcorder

4 hours loan for Notebooks & iPads

First come first serve basis, no

reservations

Check out item at Library Counter

6 hours loan for Camcorder

Library Resources

The library collection comprises both print and non-print 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.

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.

Bookings

Group Study Room @ My Library Account

(online)

Gaming Room @ Library Counter

↘ 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.

Choice of training opportunities offered includes: ◆ Presentations ◆ Hands-on workshops ◆ Walk-in clinics ◆ One-to-One (request via Ask A Librarian) ◆ Online video tutorials

Look out for the next InfoSkills Workshops at the Library

Website: http://library.sim.edu.sg/SitePages/Library-Infoskills-Workshops.aspx

Library InfoSkills

Library Facilities

Collaborative Study Spaces

Interactive Lounge (Blk B, Level 1)• For group discussions• Portable whiteboards

available

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

Printing & Photocopying

• 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

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Com

pute

rs 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

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)

Gaming Room

• PlayStation 3 (Two units)• Max. usage of room - 2 hours/student/day• Booking @ Library Counter

For more InformationVisit us at http://library.sim.edu.sg

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Hours:

Mon - FriSat

8.30am - 9.00pm9.00am - 5.30pm

Closed on Sun & Public Holiday

Phone: 6248 9601/2