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Nanyang Polytechnic Library

Borrow books and other library materials

Find out how to borrow and reserve library items, and check your loan limits.

Last updated 29 April 2026

Note: This page is for NYP students or staff.  For external members, refer to Graduates and Others.

Before you borrow

Ensure that you:

  • Have your student card or staff card ready.

  • Check items for damage before borrowing, and report any damage to staff at the Information Services Counter. Otherwise, you’ll be charged for damage found when an item is returned.

  • Know that media materials (DVDs, CDs and similar items) are for your private viewing only – group screenings are not allowed.


Your loan limits

How many items you can borrow depends on whether you’re a student or staff member.

Students

  • Loan limit: 30 items   

  • Reservation limit: 30 items

Staff (full-time staff and adjunct lecturers)

  • Loan limit: 60 items   

  • Reservation limit: 60 items

Your loan period

NYP library: Loan period

Item

Loan period

Renewal and loan limit

Lending books

4 weeks

3 renewals (up to 16 weeks)

Periodicals/Journals

1 week

3 renewals (up to 4 weeks)

Lending media

1 week

3 renewals (up to 4 weeks)

Restricted media

1 week

3 renewals (up to 4 weeks)

Library of Things (LOT)

1 week

3 renewals (up to 4 weeks)

Smart Locker items

1 week

3 renewals (up to 4 weeks)

Accompanying materials

Same as main item

Same as main item

Items are automatically renewed unless someone else has reserved them or you've reached your renewal limit. 

Note: A fine of $0.10 per item per day applies if you return items late.

Find out more about renewals, returns and overdue items.

If you wish to borrow films or restricted media

You'll need to check that you meet the usage criteria and submit a declaration form.

Requests: Film or restricted media

Type of library material

What you need to know

Film

  • For: Students, Staff

  • You can borrow a film for project work, develop a course curriculum or teaching. Submit this form to tell us your purpose and accept the Terms of Use.

Submit film declaration

Restricted media, such as:

  • VCDs

  • DVDs

  • For: Students, Staff

  • To submit a request for restricted media, confirm that your use meets the criteria below:

    • Students: For completing assignments

    • Staff: For teaching, course curriculum development or project development

Submit restricted media declaration

How to borrow

You can borrow most books yourself at the Self-Check Machines near the library entrance.

For other items (such as DVDs, CD-ROMs, manuals and other accompanying materials), visit the Information Services Counter on Level 4.

Self-check machines
Self-check machines near the library entrance

✅ Ready to return or renew your items?

Find out what you need to know.

Renew and return


Reserving items

If an item is currently on loan or being processed, you can reserve it free of charge.

Here's how reservations work:

  1. You reserve the item online via the Library Catalogue.

  2. We'll email you when it's ready for collection.

  3. Collect the item personally before the expiry date shown on your reservation notice.

Notes: 

  • You can only reserve items with an 'On Loan' or 'In-Process' status. Items that are 'Available' or 'On Order' can't be reserved.

  • Reserved items must be collected personally — someone else can't collect on your behalf.

  • You can cancel a reservation at any time via the Library Catalogue.

📖 Know the library rules

Check the rules and etiquette you need to know for a pleasant library experience.

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