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📚 Library Fines

Fines are imposed once the applicable grace period has lapsed. The length of this grace period depends on membership type. Full details are available in the Library Policies (Section C: Loan-Related Rules, including Fines).

Grace Period Before Fines Are Imposed

Membership Type   Grace Period     Fines Commence  
🎓 Students, Personal & Corporate Members   3 days   4th day overdue
👨‍🏫 Academic & Non-Academic Staff (excluding A*STAR members)      14 days   15th day overdue


⚠️ No grace period applies to: bound journals, RBR (2-hour loans), 7-day loans (HOLDSHELF location), and other special material.

Additional Information:

  • Fines are not imposed on days the library is closed.
  • Members with unpaid fines will have their borrowing, renewal, and reservation privileges suspended until the outstanding amount is settled.
  • Larger unpaid amounts owed to the University may result in further restrictions, such as denied access to examination results.

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