Jing Xian Library

Our library, founded in 1974, was renamed as the Jing Xian Library in 1983, in honour of the father of Mr. Tan Keong Choon, Chairman of the Hwa Chong Junior College management committee then.
Mr. Tan Keng Hian (Mr. Chen Jing Xian) was a businessman, community leader and a philanthropist. He was the brother of Mr. Tan Kah Kee, the founder of The Chinese High School (present Hwa Chong Institution).
Jing Xian Library is located at level 4 of Block E (Cheng Yi Block). It was recently renovated in 2019 as part of Hwa Chong’s centennial celebrations, to stay relevant to the times and serve the students and staff better

Provide students and staff a functional and happening Library that can ‘make knowledge come alive, spark imagination and create possibilities (NLB’s mission statement).’

The official opening hours of the Library is from 0800h to 1700h.
The library is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and 2nd week of Dec till New Year Day.

You can check for materials (print and non-print) available in the library via the online library catalogue at https://schoolibrary.moe.edu.sg/hwachong .
Online databases subscribed by the school can be accessed through the HCI Library Website https://sites.google.com/hci.edu.sg/hci-libraries/online-resources.

Print materials: About 25,000 books and periodicals, prospectuses of local and foreign universities, magazines and daily newspapers

A multi-tier platform and comfortable armchairs for leisure reading
A cozy corner for leisure reading, watching videos, playing board games and civics lessons
A designated study area
Two designated study areas, one of which may be used for larger-group lessons or workshops
A display area for holding exhibitions and functions
High-speed printers and photocopying machines (using cards purchased at the photocopying shop)

Loan and reservation of all print and non-print materials
Loan of board games and film DVDs
Help with printers and photocopying machines
Booking of facilities such as the cosy corner, discussion room and display area (subject to terms and conditions)

Students could use either their EZ-link cards or identity cards for making loans.
Students could also borrow library items from Kong Chian Library (located at High School Section) and they could be returned via both libraries.

For overdue print and non-print materials: there is a fine of 10 cents per day per item.
For board games: the fine is $2 on the first day, $4 on the second day, $8 on the third day and so forth.

Food and drinks are not allowed in the library.
Silence should be observed at all times though some working noise is expected when lessons / activities are conducted.
Students should be in full school uniform or half-uniform (school t-shirt and school skirt or pants).
All library materials should be returned to their respective shelves or designated trolleys.
All library materials should be checked out at the counter/self-borrowing station before being taken out of the premises.
Any damage to library materials should be reported to the library staff before the materials are borrowed and users will be held liable for damage of any materials borrowed in their name.
Laptops and internet services should be used for academic purpose only.
The TV and DVD player should be used for viewing of DVDs provided by the college only.