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Mobile Library Services
 
Library in Your Pocket (LiYP) is a mobile portal that is packed with popular library services and information. Anyone with an Internet-enabled mobile phone can gain immediate access, wherever they may be, to the following services:
* Searching the library catalogue and reserving items;
* Viewing upcoming library events and new book arrivals;
* Checking one's loan status and renewing loan items;
* Sending queries to our librarians;
* Reading our library blogs;
* Subscribing to NLB's free e-notification/reminder service;
* Downloading short stories;
* Providing feedback;
* Getting our contact information & library opening hours.
 
To start using LiYP, simply launch your web browser on your mobile phone and enter this web address: http://m.nlb.gov.sg . The site will detect which operating system your phone is using and will display the necessary user interface. Bookmark the site for easy access to the application in future. For Apple iphone users, you can easily create an application icon on your phone menu.
 
    Install a code reader (we suggest searching for 'QR reader' in your app store) and scan the code below with your QR reader app to launch Library in Your Pocket directly.
 
 
    Download the FAQ for LiYP (PDF, 916 KB)
 
 

 
Mobile Read(iPhone app only)
 
MobileRead is an iPhone application that provides access to selected National Library Board (NLB) content. Browse and pick your preferred titles, store your NLB login credentials and download. Have a preferred ebook reader? Use the 'Open in' feature to select your favourite reader that you have installed. No expiry dates to keep track, just read!
 
How to use?
Launch the Apple AppStore and download the MobileRead app to access the e-books and more!
 
    Install a code reader (we suggest searching for 'QR reader' in your app store) and scan the code below with your QR reader app to launch Library in Your Pocket directly.
 
 
    Download the FAQ for MobileRead (PDF, 20 KB)
 

 
Apabi China Digital Library (iPhone and Android app)
 
Apabi China Digital Library ebooks is a constantly growing library collection of Chinese ebooks covering multi-disciplinary areas.
 
How to use?
Launch the App Store (iOS) or Play Store (Android), search for "Apabi Reader" and download the app to your mobile device
 
There'll be prompt for login when you access China Digital Library Store via the App. Please specify "NLB" for Organisation, enter your NRIC or Membership ID for UserName and MMYYYY of your birth date as Password.
 
 
  Download the FAQ for Apabi China Digital Library (PDF, 124 KB)
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