We wish to inform users that we will be performing scheduled maintenance on the NIE Data Repository server during the period stated below:
4 June 2021 (Fri), from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
During the maintenance period, access to the Data Repository will be intermittently disrupted.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
We wish to inform users that we will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Library Portal during the period stated below:
4 June 2021(Fri), from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
During the maintenance period, access to the Library Portal may be intermittently disrupted.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
We wish to inform all users that NIE Library will be closed on 26 May 2021 (Wed) for the Vesak Day public holiday.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Disruption on 17 May 2021 (Mon) from 11.30am to 12.30pm.
We wish to inform users that access to the Taylor & Francis Ebook platform will be suspended on 17 May 2021 (Mon) from 11.30am to 12.30pm due to a scheduled maintenance.
All services are expected to resume on 17 May 2021 (Mon) after 12.30pm.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
We wish to inform all users that NIE Library will be closed on 13 May 2021 (Thu) for the Hari Raya Puasa public holiday.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
Disruption from 6 May 2021 (Thu) to 13 May 2021 (Tue)
We wish to inform users that your access to EBSCOhost ebooks may be impacted between 6 May and 13 May due to a system upgrade. The scheduled system upgrade will suspend downloads of full ebooks hosted on the platform to read offline. However, you will still be able to read EBSCOhost ebooks online, as well as download ebook chapters. Any ebooks already downloaded from EBSCOhost prior to the upcoming system upgrade will continue to be available to you.
All services are expected to be back to normal on 14 May 2021 (Wed).
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
We wish to inform all users that NIE Library will be closed on 1 May 2021 (Sat) for the Labour Day public holiday.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
We wish to inform users that we will be performing a scheduled maintenance on the NIE data repository server during the period stated below:
24 April 2021 (Sat), from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
During the maintenance period, access to the NIE Data Repository will be unavailable.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Quarterly IT Preventive Maintenance
Academic Computing and Information Services (ACIS) will be performing the following IT preventive maintenance:
| Date and Time | Purpose | IT Services Affected |
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27 Feb 2021 (Sat) 0830 to 2359 hour
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Server and Storage Maintenance
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All IT services in the NIE campus will be intermittently disrupted.
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5 Mar 2021 (Fri) 1715 hour to 6 Mar 2021 (Sat) 2359 hour |
Annual Data Centre Electrical Maintenance and UPS Upgrade |
The NIE and Research data centres will be shut down.
All IT services in the NIE campus (including access to Internet and Wifi) will not be available.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Academic Computing and Information Services (ACIS)
You are cordially invited to a book display held in conjunction with the Total Defence Day 2021.
Date: 15 – 19 February 2021
Venue: Library Lobby (Block 4, Level 2)
All are welcome!
Please note NIE Library’s opening hours for the Chinese New Year period:
| 11 Feb 2021 (Thu) | Chinese New Year Eve | Close at 1:00 pm |
| 12 Feb 2021 (Fri) | Chinese New Year Day 1 | Closed |
| 13 Feb 2021 (Sat) | Chinese New Year Day 2 | Closed |
We will re-open on 15 Feb 2021 (Mon).
For more information about our opening hours, please go to https://libris.nie.edu.sg/opening-hours
We wish everyone a happy & prosperous Chinese New Year!
We wish to inform users that we will be performing a scheduled maintenance on the Library Portal during the period stated below:
8 January 2021, from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
During the maintenance period, access to the Library Portal may be intermittently disrupted.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
We wish to inform users that NIE Library will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period as shown below:
24 Dec 2020, Thu, Christmas Eve
25 Dec 2020, Fri, Christmas Day
31 Dec 2020, Thu, New Year's Eve
1 Jan 2021, Fri, New Year's Day
We are open from 8.30am to 1pm on the following dates.
26 Dec 2020, Sat
2 Jan 2021, Sat
Wishing everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish to inform users that we will be performing a scheduled maintenance on the Library Portal during the period stated below:
22 December 2020, from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
During the maintenance period, access to the Library Portal may be disrupted intermittently.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Dear colleagues
The Bookmark Café @ LIBRIS will be closed from 1 December 2020 onwards for maintenance works.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
We look forward to a new café experience in the new year!
Library and Information Services Centre

With effect from 7 September 2020, the NIE Library will be opening from 8.30 am to 8.00 pm on weekdays and 8.30 am to 5.00 pm on Saturdays.

We are delighted to inform you that the NIE Library will reopen on 3 August 2020.
With effect from 3 August 2020, the new operating hours are:
- Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 6.00pm
- Sat/Sun/PH: Closed
The Bookmark Café and the Photocopying & Printing Office will also be open.
Please take note of the following when visiting library premises:
- Adhere to prevailing safe distancing regulations.
- All library patrons are required to wear a face mask within the library premises.
- Comply with limit set on the number allowed in the library at any one time. Entry will be denied once limit is reached.
We hope to see you soon.
Disruption on 28 June 2020 (Sun) from 12am to 3am.
We wish to inform users that ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable on 28 June 2020 (Sun) from 12am to 3am to conduct scheduled maintenance. The scheduled maintenance will suspend access to all ebooks hosted on the platform.
All services are expected to resume on 28 June 2020 (Sun) after 3am.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
Disruption on 16 May 2020 (Sat).
We wish to inform users that Wanfang Data will temporarily suspend the operations of its three websites on 16 May 2020 (Sat) to conduct server maintenance. The temporary suspension will affect services of the related databases of journals, dissertations, conference papers, local gazetteers, patents, standards, business information and technology information.
All services are expected to resume in the evening of 16 May 2020 (Sat).
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
We wish to inform users that we will performing a scheduled maintenance on the Library Portal during the period stated below:
| Date/Time | Purpose | IT Services Affected |
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30 Apr 2020, 5.30pm - 7.30pm |
Security Patch |
Library Portal
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During the maintenance period, access to the Library Portal may be disrupted intermittently.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Kindly note that the NIE Library will be closed from 6 April 2020 until further notice.
We have moved our library services online. Do take note of the changes as we continue to support you.

In line with the latest COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Library will be closed from 6 Apr 2020 (Mon) until further notice.
All loans due after 6 Apr 2020 will be extended and renewed automatically. Please contact libcirc@nie.edu.sg should you have further enquiries.
You may continue to access online resources and services via our Library Portal. For enquiries, please contact us at libris@nie.edu.sg
With effect from 30 Mar 2020 (Mon), NIE Library’s opening hours (until further notice) will be as follows:
Mon - Fri : 8:30 am - 6:00 pm | Sat: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
We thank you for your understanding as we implement precautionary measures to safeguard the NIE community.
Following the MOH advisory on safe distancing, the NIE Library has adopted more precautionary measures to
help limit the spread of #covid19.
Here are the latest on the precautions we have taken:
- Reduced total number of seats with a safe distance of at least 1 metre between all seats.
- Queue markers at Level 2 Service Point and Bookmark Café
- Hand sanitisers are placed at all public terminals and Bookmark Café
- Enhanced cleaning of frequently used places and surfaces
- Closure of meeting spaces such as Learning PODS, Research Commons, Staff Lounge and SMART Room
- Compulsory tapping in and out of the Library

We thank you for your understanding. Let us all do our part to keep the NIE community safe!
Academic Computing and Information Services (ACIS) will be performing the following IT preventive maintenance:
| From | To | Purpose | IT Services Affected |
| 6 Mar 2020 Fri 5:15pm | 7 Mar 2020 Sat 11:59pm | Annual Building Electrical Maintenance for Blk 1 and Network Maintenance |
The NIE and Research data centres will be shut down. All IT services in the NIE campus will not be available.
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*During the downtime, access to emails may be intermittently disrupted but email delivery will not be affected.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Academic Computing and Information Services (ACIS)