Libraries In Singapore
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Usually how long is it in transit? 2 days? 2 months?Originally posted by dragg:yes, you can return the books at any library.
the books will then by held in transit. it cannot be borrowed until it is back to the library where it originated.
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no.Originally posted by InnoHippo:this problem probably caused by the fact that they allow returning of books at any library .........
the book is considered 'in transit' if it is returned to a library that does not own the book. -
a few days.Originally posted by ditzy:Usually how long is it in transit? 2 days? 2 months? -
So suay suay I go this branch don't have the books coz the books i want is in transit at the other branch?Originally posted by dragg:a few days. -
check online before you go.Originally posted by ditzy:So suay suay I go this branch don't have the books coz the books i want is in transit at the other branch?
reserve the book to be sure.
i find it a real hustle to travel all the way from one corner of singapore to another just because that library is the only one that has a specific book. -
I find it a big peeve checking for the book, knowing its there, but gets taken when I arrive.Originally posted by dragg:check online before you go.
reserve the book to be sure.
i find it a real hustle to travel all the way from one corner of singapore to another just because that library is the only one that has a specific book. -
sometimes you cant find it anywhere in the library.Originally posted by ditzy:I find it a big peeve checking for the book, knowing its there, but gets taken when I arrive. 
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You're right, for e.g. there are many more expensive art and design books at the NLB at Bras Basah (within the arts belt), many of which you don't find at the regional libraries.Originally posted by dork3d:Maybe due to the different reader groups in each individual library...
Having 1 copy of each book only won't be enough to cater to users. -
the library at bugis is the odd one out.Originally posted by Wanda:You're right, for e.g. there are many more expensive art and design books at the NLB at Bras Basah (within the arts belt), many of which you don't find at the regional libraries.
Having 1 copy of each book only won't be enough to cater to users.
all the other libraries are generally the same, thought they operate very differently. -
even the software for checking book status is different.
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The National Libraries are getting better-stocked. They get new titles faster and more of them too.
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Most of Singapore Collections & older books are commonly found at LKC Reference Library... it also consists of Closed Stacks & Rare Collections Materials.