There are both public and private libraries in Singapore. Public libraries are open to all, however membership is usually required if you want to borrow materials or use the multimedia services.

National Library Board
University Libraries
Government Libraries

National Library Board

• The National Library and all its branches are open and free to the public.

• To borrow an item or use the multimedia facilities, you need to be a member.

• The Lee Kong Chian Reference Library focuses on specific areas and topics.

• The Business Collection of the Lee Kong Chian Library has more than 37,000 volumes and 20 electronic databases.

• You can ask for help on research and information retrieval at any of the Information Counters on Levels 7, 8, 9 and 11.

• You can also send your research requests to the Reference Library through email, SMS, phone or fax through the Reference Point Service.

See:	National Library Board

University Libraries

• You can pay to become a member of the University libraries in Singapore and use their library resources.

• Each library has different membership fees.

• You can approach any of these libraries:

• National University of Singapore (membership fees)
  Offers resources on law, Chinese studies, business, medical and science.
  
  
• Nanyang Technological University (membership fees)
  Offers Reference, Chinese, Japanese & Korean, and Engineering/Science Periodical, Conference collections, as well as audio-visual resources.
  
  
• Singapore Management University (membership fees)
  Offers print resources, including reference, books and journals on business, finance, economics, information technology, social sciences and law.
  
  
• Singapore Institute of Management (membership fees)
  Offers print and non-print materials, including books, journals, annual reports of Singapore-listed companies, audio-visual materials and training packages. It also subscribes to online databases and e-journals.
  

Government Libraries

Government agencies and statutory boards have libraries that you can also tap into.

SPRING Information Resource Centre

• The Centre houses the largest collection of national, regional and international standards including Singapore Standards, British Standards, ISO and IEC Standards.

• The Centre also has information specialists who can assist you in research.

• Membership is required.

See:	Information Resource Centre (membership fees)

IE Singapore Advisory Centre

• The Centre, run by the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, has a collection of over 10,000 volumes of publications providing business information to support Singapore companies in their internationalisation efforts.

• The collection focuses mainly on providing business contacts, trade statistics, export regulations & tariffs and selected industry information.

See:	IE Singapore Advisory Centre

Social Services Training Institute (SSTI) Resource Centre

• The Centre, run by the National Council of Social Services, is equipped with information and resource materials on local, regional and international developments in social service-related issues.

• The library can be used for research and reference purposes only.

See:	SSTI Resource Centre

Singapore Sports Council (SSC) Sports Library

• SSC Sports Library is the only specialised sports library in Singapore.

• The Library provides up-to-date sports information to the sports fraternity, academic institutions, schools and the general public.

• Membership is required.

See:	SSC Sports Library (membership fees)