Membership

Partner staff may activate their library membership if their contract with RP is for 6 months or more. An endorsement from their Reporting Officer is required.

• No membership fees are required.

• The loan period is calculated in calendar days. If a public holiday falls on the due date, the next working day becomes the due date.

• You may renew items up to 2 times, provided there are no existing reservations. Renew via your library account.

• Up to 5 items can be reserved at a time.

• A valid staff card must be presented when borrowing materials.

• You are responsible for all materials checked out under your account, including any damages. Please report any damage before borrowing.

• Audio-visual materials follow IMDA guidelines.

• Reminders are sent via email, but failure to receive them does not excuse fines.

• Membership privileges may be suspended if there are outstanding fines or overdue items. Restoration happens once fines are settled.

• Items overdue by 60 days will be considered lost, and you will be charged for the replacement cost, plus any applicable fees.

• New due dates will be set from the date of the renewal request.

Return items at the RP Library South Entrance bookdrop or any National Library Board (NLB) bookdrop. Items returned to NLB will be processed the next working day. It's best to return overdue items to the library from which they were borrowed.

If you lose an item, report it to the library immediately. You will be charged for the material, plus an administrative fee of $10.90 (inclusive of GST). There is no refund if the item is later found.

Payments are accepted via PayNow at the RP Library Information Counter (South Entrance).

Report the loss of your staff card to both the Library and the Office of Organisation and Service Excellence (OSE) to prevent misuse.

All library privileges, including borrowing rights, will be suspended 28 days before your official last day of service. Please ensure that all outstanding loans and fines are cleared at least 7 days before your final working day. Items not returned by the due date will be considered lost, and you’ll be required to cover the replacement cost and any applicable administrative fees.

Part-time students enrolled in courses of less than 3 months duration do not receive borrowing privileges. However, they are still able to access various library services. For those part-time students who are eligible for borrowing, the privileges are as follows:

• No membership fees are required.

• Loan periods are in calendar days. If a public holiday falls on the due date, the next working day is taken as the new due date.

• Full-time students may renew items once, subject to no existing reservations. Renew via your library account.

• Up to 5 items may be reserved at a time.

• A valid RP e-Student card or STEP virtual Student card must be presented when borrowing materials.

• You are responsible for all materials borrowed under your account, including any damage. Please report any damage before borrowing materials.

• Audio-visual materials are loaned according to IMDA guidelines.

• Email reminders will be sent for overdue items. Non-receipt of reminders does not exempt you from fines.

• Membership privileges may be suspended for outstanding fines or overdue items. These will be restored once fines are cleared.

• Items overdue by 60 days will be considered lost, and charges for the replacement cost, tax, and processing fees will apply.

• Renewed due dates will be calculated from the renewal request date.

Library materials can be returned at the RP Library South Entrance bookdrop or any National Library Board (NLB) bookdrop. Returns to NLB will be processed the next working day. It’s recommended to return overdue items to the original borrowing library to minimise fines.

If you lose a library item, report it to the library immediately. Fines will be calculated based on the overdue rates from the due date to the date when the item was reported lost, or until the item is returned. If the item is lost, you will be responsible for paying the replacement cost, plus an administrative fee of $10.90 (inclusive of 9% GST) per item. No refunds will be provided if the lost item is later found.

All payments for overdue fines or lost items can be made via PayNow at the RP Library Information Counter (South Entrance).

Your library access will end 21 working days before your official course end date. Please make sure to return all borrowed items and clear any outstanding fines before your course ends.

Check out the respective FAQs for more information on managing your library account, including borrowing, renewing items, and accessing online resources

• Full-Time Students FAQ [PDF, 425 KB]

• Part-Time Students FAQ [PDF, 434 KB]

RP Library membership is available to RP alumni at a special rate of $21.80 per year (inclusive of 9% GST). As a member, you will enjoy the following library loan privileges:

• Loan Period: All loans are calculated in calendar days. If a public holiday falls on the due date, the next working day will be considered the due date.

• Renewals: You are allowed one-time renewal per item, provided there are no existing reservations. You can renew items via your library account and reserve up to 5 items.

• Club Republic Membership Card: Valid e-Club Republic Membership Card must be presented when borrowing materials.

• Responsibility: You are responsible for any damage to library materials when returned and must report any damage before borrowing.

• Email Reminders: Email reminders will be sent, but non-receipt does not absolve you from paying fines.

• Suspended Privileges: Membership privileges, including renewals, will be suspended if fines or overdue items exist in your account. Privileges will be restored once all charges are settled.

• Lost Materials: Items overdue by 60 days will be treated as lost. Charges for lost items include the replacement cost, applicable tax, and processing fees.

• New Due Dates: Calculated from the date of the renewal request.

• Materials can be returned at the RP Library South Entrance or National Library Board (NLB) Public Libraries’ bookdrop.

• It’s recommended to return items to the place where they were borrowed to avoid fines.

• All library materials must be returned when recalled.

• Report the loss of any materials to the library immediately.

• Fines will be calculated from the due date to the date when the material is reported lost, or, if found later, until returned.

• A $10.90 (inclusive of 9% GST) administrative charge will be levied for lost items.

All payments are to be made via PayNow only at the RP Library Information Counter (South Entrance).

Your library membership is renewed annually upon payment of the subscription fee at the RP Library. Click here for more information on Club Republic Membership.

RP Library offers external members the following loan privileges:

• Loan Period: Loans are calculated according to calendar days. In case of public holidays, the next working day will be the new due date.

• Renewals: You are allowed one-time renewal per item, provided no reservation exists. Renew via the library catalogue. You can reserve up to 5 items.

• Identification: Valid ID must be presented when borrowing library materials.

• Responsibility: Members are responsible for any damage found on returned items and should report any damages before borrowing.

• Email Reminders: Reminders will be sent via email, but non-receipt does not exempt you from fines.

• Suspended Privileges: Membership privileges, including renewals, will be suspended if fines or overdue items are outstanding. They will be restored once charges are settled.

• Lost Items: Items overdue by 60 days will be treated as lost. Lost charges include replacement costs, applicable taxes, and processing fees.

• New Due Dates: New due dates will be calculated from the renewal request date.

• Materials can be returned at the RP Library South Entrance or National Library Board (NLB) Public Libraries’ bookdrop.

• It's best to return overdue items at the place they were borrowed from to minimize fines.

• All library materials must be returned when recalled.

• Report any lost materials to the library immediately.

• Fines are calculated from the due date to the date the material is reported lost or, if found later, until returned.

• If you lose materials, you will be liable for the cost of the material and an administrative charge of $10.90 (inclusive of 9% GST). There will be no refund even if the lost item is found later.

All payments are to be made via PayNow only at the RP Library Information Counter (South Entrance).

Library membership for paying members is renewed annually upon payment of the subscription fee at the Republic Polytechnic Library.