Answered By: Ming Guang Han
Last Updated: Sep 09, 2026     Views: 46

Applying for NUS Library Borrowing Privileges: A Guide for Term Card Holders

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold a current NUS Term Card bearing their photo.
  • Temp cards prefixed V or VP are not accepted, as they carry no photo.

How to Apply

  • Applications are submitted online by the applicant's hosting department, institute, faculty, or school — not by the applicant themselves.
  • Apply through the OEMA web app, using Chrome or Firefox.
  • The system is offline for an upgrade from 25 August to 25 September 2026; email us for assistance during this period.

Costs

  • A one-time, non-refundable fee of $5.45 (GST included) applies per applicant.
  • The application must state who is paying this fee.

Scope of Privileges

  • Borrowing privileges cover physical loans only.
  • E-resource access requires a separate application, accompanied by an official letter of appointment stating the applicant's role and duration at NUS.

Departmental Responsibilities

  • The hosting department is liable for any outstanding library fines if the Term Card holder leaves NUS without settling them.
  • The hosting department must notify NUS Libraries at least one week before the Term Card holder's departure.

Approval

  • Applications are assessed individually; approval is not guaranteed.

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