FAQ

(Frequently Asked Questions)

When?

• When is the library open?

  • Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

• When does each class visit the library each week?

  • AMK library class borrowing schedule

  • Tampines library class borrowing schedule

• When can students visit the library?

  • Morning Break, Lunch Break, Afternoon Break - by grade

  • View the Break-time Schedule

  • - showing when each grade has a turn

• When can parents visit the library?

  • Parents are welcome to visit anytime, as long as they understand that during the day students and classes have a higher priority in terms of attention and service.

How?

• How do I borrow books?

  • Student library cards are stored in holders on the wall by the entrance to the library. Find your card and bring it to the check-out desk.

  • Parents are not issued physical cards, but may ask the librarians to set up an account for them.

• How many books can I borrow?

  • Usually up to 5 at a time. If you need or want more, simply ask one of the librarians. Also note that if you do not return or renew books promptly, your limit may be reduced.

• How long can I keep a book for?

  • Usually for two weeks, although you are welcome to renew your books as long as someone else is not waiting to read them.

What?

• What is Destiny?

  • Destiny is the name of the library software we use. It is made by a company called Follett. The library catalog (OPAC) is often referred to as "the Destiny system". Destiny Quest is the name of the interface which has a social software component similar to Facebook, where you have "friends" and can recommend books to them.

• What are the fines for overdue books?

  • There are no fines on overdue books.

• What happens if I lose or damage a book?

  • If a book is lost or damaged, then you must pay for it or replace it. Please see the librarians for details.

Where?

• Where do I return books?

  • There is a "Return books here" slot in the front of the desk where Miss Kalimah and Miss Ernie sit in the AMK library. At Tampines there will be a "Book Return" box sitting in the downstairs lobby.

• Where do I put a book if I don't remember what shelf I found it on and I don't want to borrow it?

  • There is a narrow "re-shelving" trolley next to Miss Kalimah's desk for books that need to be put back on shelves. Feel free to leave any books there.

Who?

• Who works in the library?

  • Miss Kalimah, the assistant librarian, has been at UWCSEA for 39 years.

  • Miss Ernie, the library assistant, started working at UWCSEA in August 2010.

  • Ms. Katie Day, the teacher-librarian, has been working at UWCSEA since 2006.

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