Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Cool Magic Tricks Performed in NYP Library!
Posted Time: 10:44 AM
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My opinion about NYP Library
The Cozy Environment of nyp library is what keeps me going there as much as i can.The conducive environment makes the library not only a great place to get lost within the plot of a book butalso to hold discussions with my friends and conduct research using my laptop.During long breaks, i rush down to library to catech a movie, all in the comfort of a room!I'm often spoilt for choice thanks to their extensive collection of movies.When one says library these days we're inclined to think of it as boring, but i strongly endorse nyp library as a really cool place where everyone should go to!
Posted Time: 9:58 AM
Arts & Craft Workshop @ Library
We are delighted to have Yeng Kee to conduct this workshop. He will be giving a demonstration on how to make a shrimp using a drinking straw. There will also be a display of other interesting works of art he has created. Join us for this interesting workshop and let's get creative!
Date: Wednesday, 4 February 2009 Time: 12:30 pm to 1 pmInstructor: Mr Woo Yeng Kee (SDN)Venue: Lifestyle Hub, Library
Posted Time: 9:43 AM
New SMS Alert Service For NYP Students
NYP Students can now receive library reminders through SMS upon subscribing to the service via myNYP portal. This SMS Alert Service is provided free by NYP Library and is available to students who register for the service with a valid Singapore registered mobile number.
FAQs
1. How do students subscribe to the SMS service?
Students can subscribe to the service via myNYP portal (http://my.nyp.edu.sg). After login, click on e-Services > Personal Info > Update Particulars to check the SMS services box.
2. When will the alert be activated after subscribing online?
The alert will be activated the following working day.
3. What time will the SMS alerts be sent out?
The SMS alerts will be sent out once per day at 2 pm.
4. What are the alerts students will receive?
Students will receive alerts on date due reminders, overdue loans and reserved items ready for collection. They are advised to check the Library Portal for details of these alerts.
5. Is this service free?
This service is provided free to NYP students with Singapore registered mobile numbers.
Posted Time: 9:43 AM
Cafe Area!
The café area located at Level 4 Centre Wing provides a comfortable space for interaction, relaxation and leisure reading. Here, library users may enjoy the following facilities:
A café for users to unwind over a cuppa and light snacks
A lifestyle section for novels, magazines and books on popular topics such as travel, cooking, self-improvement, health, sports, music and hobbies
A newspaper reading corner to catch up on the local and international news with the Straits Times, Business Times, LianHe ZaoBao, Berita Harian, Tamil Murasa, Financial Times and International Herald Tribune
Modern computer stations for surfing the Internet or accessing e-learning resources
Music listening and VCD/DVD viewing stations
Further Education Resources
A lifestyle section for novels, magazines and books on popular topics such as travel, cooking, self-improvement, health, sports, music and hobbies
A newspaper reading corner to catch up on the local and international news with the Straits Times, Business Times, LianHe ZaoBao, Berita Harian, Tamil Murasa, Financial Times and International Herald Tribune
Modern computer stations for surfing the Internet or accessing e-learning resources
Music listening and VCD/DVD viewing stations
Further Education Resources
Posted Time: 8:51 AM
Research carrels!
12 research carrels are available for group study:
- 6 rooms at North & South Wings, Level 4
- 3 rooms at North Wing, Level 5
- 3 rooms at South Wing (for staff only), Level 5
Bookings and Usage Policy(for Staff’s Research Carrels)
- Bookings of the rooms can be made online :For staff => Login to NYP Info System > Facility Reservation > On-line booking.
- No advance bookings. Only current bookings are allowed.
- Booking is limited to a maximum of 2 time slots per day (2 hours per time slot), subject to availability.
- Staff is required to sign out the key to the research carrel that has been booked. After using the research carrel, the staff is required to sign in the key at the Media Resources & Services Counter.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the research carrel.
- All users are responsible for
any loss of the key to the research carrel and is liable for the replacement cost plus administrative cost incurred. - the properties in the research carrel and are liable for any damages caused.
- removing all personal belongings and library materials from the room after use.
- maintaining the cleanliness of the research carrel, and lights must be switched off when the room is not in use.
- The Library reserves the right to disallow usage should users fail to comply with Library rules and regulations.
Bookings and Usage Policy(for Student’s Research Carrels)
- 4 - 6 students are allowed to book a research carrel.
- Bookings of the rooms can be made online :
For students => Login to Student e-Services > Facility Reservation > On-line booking. - No advance bookings. Only current bookings are allowed.
- Booking is limited to a maximum of 1 hour, subject to availability.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the research carrel.
- All users are responsible for the properties in the research carrel and are liable for any damages caused.
- removing all personal belongings and library materials from the room after use.
- maintaining the cleanliness of the research carrel and lights must be switched off when the room is not in use.
- The Library reserves the right to disallow usage should users fail to comply with Library rules and regulations.
Posted Time: 8:51 AM
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Interesting Exhibition Area!
Located at the Centre Wing of Level 4 is the Exhibition Showcase Area where a range of exhibitions are displayed throughout the year.
Here you can find displays on special topics and their related library resources. You can also catch the scheduled video screening of the current exhibition or the latest news on the 42" flat screen TV. 
Posted Time: 8:52 AM
Whats a School Library?A school library is a library within a school where students, staff, and often, parents of a public or private (fee paying) school have access to a variety of resources. The goal of the school library media center is to ensure that all members of the school community have equitable access "to books and reading, to information, and to information technology."
A school library media center "uses all types of media...is automated, and utilizes the Internet [as well as books] for information gathering." School libraries are distinct from public libraries because they serve as "learner-oriented laboratories which support, extend, and individualize the school's curriculum...A school library serves as the center and coordinating agency for all material used in the school."
The school library exists to provide a range of learning opportunities for both large and small groups as well as individuals with a focus on intellectual content, information literacy, and the learner. In addition to classroom visits with collaborating teachers, the school library also serves as a place for students to do independent work, use computers, equipment and research materials; to host special events such as author visits and book clubs; and for tutoring and testing.
The school library media center program is a collaborative venture in which school library media specialists, teachers, and administrators work together to provide opportunities for the social, cultural, and educational growth of students. Activities that are part of the school library media program can take place in the school library media center, the laboratory classroom, through the school, and via the school library's online resources.
Posted Time: 8:52 AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
I borrowed this book from our Library.Twilight caught my interest so much, I couldn't stand to put it down once I started. I read this book in one sitting and didn't finish until 5:00 AM, but it was worth every minute. It's the love story between a vampire and a human, and the love feels so real, it's hard to imagine it's just a book. The main character, Bella Swan, is instantly likeable, and it's impossible not to empathize with the new couple as their relationship starts to bud. The vampire, Edward Cullen, is captivating with his extraordinary beauty, ancient genteelness, and ability to read minds. But just when the tension eases and it seems like things are going to work out for them (and that's a hard thing to come by, considering their separate diets), disaster strikes. The book was so much more than I expected; the love feels so real, and at its heart, it's more a love story between two beings than anything else. Of course, because one of them is a vampire, there's a bit of hunting and quite a lot of action as well. This was a thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable book—I recommend it completely.I also went to catch the movie on theatre! Good film indeed!
Posted Time: 12:03 PM
Research Advisory Service!!
Do you need to write a research assignment? Are you looking for facts and figures?
The Library offers in-depth reference and research advisory service to help students locate information appropriate to their needs. Students working on assignments or research projects and need guidance in finding information may seek help from the Reference Help Desk on Level 4. The librarian at the Reference Help Desk will help identify appropriate information sources, and formulate search strategies to find relevant information.
Posted Time: 10:20 AM
We have Power!!
Yes, indeed!
Throughout the Library, 110 additional power points were installed and users can easily plug in their laptops to conduct e-learning, information searches, and research via the wireless network. The improvement expanded the Library’s capability to meet the increasingly heavy information needs of users, as well as enhanced the users’ learning experience at the Library.
Posted Time: 10:20 AM
