Digital membership to Singapore Public Library - Page 7

CallOfCth'reader · 03-12-2011, 03:30 PM

A wonderful find! Thanks for the info on the library, all.

I wish there was a Google type "I feel lucky" button for the genres, to give a random browsing experience.

John F · 03-30-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mortis

I would agree with you about making up the number except they don't ask for your name, and even if they do, would I want to give it to them. I protect my Passport number like my Social Insurance Number, or Social Security Number, they are numbers that you should be very careful who you reveal them to.

If you are worried then I would suggest that you just give them your real passport number, that way they could find you, I suppose :P

Since they use Adobe DRM, when you download the .acsm in ADE, don't they get access to more data?

Just curious.

Mortis · 03-30-2011, 12:12 PM

Not as far as I know, you never know, but I have been using them since Jan or Feb and I haven't had any issues, worked every time. I gigure if they don't ask for more information than your name and passport number, which they never verify, I doubt they are all the worried, it's not like we are going to leave the country and take the books with us

Barty · 04-01-2011, 10:36 AM

How come passport numbers are only 6 digits?

Asawi · 04-01-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Barty

How come passport numbers are only 6 digits?

They're not. At least not Swedish ones.
Different in different countries it seems.

Mortis · 04-01-2011, 11:26 AM

As Asa a said they are different in different countries, I think someone said 6 was the minimum allowable

HarleyB · 04-02-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Asawi

My passport number is 8 digits, no letters. I signed up with my real number and name. Then I though my daughter could use a membership as well, so I signed her up but I didn't have her passport number so I gave a 10-digit number that is not her passport number, but another number she knows very well and that worked as well. So it seems to me like almost anything works.

I used my phone number - easy to remember and it works!
I love the Singapore Library they have a different selection to the libraries I belong to in Australia.

Mortis · 04-02-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HarleyB

I used my phone number - easy to remember and it works!
I love the Singapore Library they have a different selection to the libraries I belong to in Australia.

Yeah a phone number makes sense, because you will need to remember the number, I have had to re-enter it once.

Asawi · 04-02-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HarleyB

I love the Singapore Library they have a different selection to the libraries I belong to in Australia.

I have several books about Buddhism on my wish list there. Just waiting for things to slow down around me so I can sit down and give them the attention they deserve.

Loosheesh · 04-02-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mortis

As Asa a said they are different in different countries, I think someone said 6 was the minimum allowable

I've helped 2 friends sign up successfully with 4-digit numbers

Mortis · 04-02-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Loosheesh

I've helped 2 friends sign up successfully with 4-digit numbers

I stand corrected, I thought someone had said that, maybe it was me?

It really is a great resource, I wish more libraries allowed "remote" card holders

Loosheesh · 10-19-2011, 10:11 PM

The Singapore Library is now allowing 6 checkouts (up from 4) and 6 holds (up from 2) ... sweet

Terisa de morgan · 10-20-2011, 12:19 AM

Thank you, Loosheesh!

amward · 10-20-2011, 02:38 AM

Great, must check this out!

vxf · 10-22-2011, 01:59 AM

I don't get it. Wouldn't simply downloading a non-drm copy of the book be quicker?

The morality of stealing a book versus making up a fake identity to steal library access are very murky. In the first case, you are not preventing anyone from using the same item. In the second case, you are, at least temporarily.

Legal penalties... not sure. I suppose downloading an ebook is probably a slap on the wrist. Lying to the Singaporean government is not. Either way, you will not get caught, so that is largely irrelevant.

Book choice... for as much stuff the library might have, the black market on the web is still a winner...

But, truly, why the hassle? Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning either course of action. But if you want to be dishonest, there are easier ways...

Truly, I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. Thanks to the OP and to all those that point out good resources. I might consider registering - doing it 'properly'. But, really, i am puzzled.

10-22-2011, 01:59 AM	#105
vxf Guru Posts: 944 Karma: 1490348 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Norman, OK Device: Sony PRS 350, 900, 950; Kindles (ALL of them!); Kobo Aura One	I don't get it. Wouldn't simply downloading a non-drm copy of the book be quicker? The morality of stealing a book versus making up a fake identity to steal library access are very murky. In the first case, you are not preventing anyone from using the same item. In the second case, you are, at least temporarily. Legal penalties... not sure. I suppose downloading an ebook is probably a slap on the wrist. Lying to the Singaporean government is not. Either way, you will not get caught, so that is largely irrelevant. Book choice... for as much stuff the library might have, the black market on the web is still a winner... But, truly, why the hassle? Don't get me wrong, I am not condoning either course of action. But if you want to be dishonest, there are easier ways... Truly, I don't want to rain on anybody's parade. Thanks to the OP and to all those that point out good resources. I might consider registering - doing it 'properly'. But, really, i am puzzled. Last edited by vxf; 10-22-2011 at 02:09 AM.

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03-12-2011, 03:30 PM	#91
CallOfCth'reader Cultist Posts: 196 Karma: 8624438 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Device: Sony PRS 505, Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, Kobo Forma, Kindle DX	A wonderful find! Thanks for the info on the library, all. I wish there was a Google type "I feel lucky" button for the genres, to give a random browsing experience.

03-30-2011, 12:12 PM	#93
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	Not as far as I know, you never know, but I have been using them since Jan or Feb and I haven't had any issues, worked every time. I gigure if they don't ask for more information than your name and passport number, which they never verify, I doubt they are all the worried, it's not like we are going to leave the country and take the books with us

04-01-2011, 10:36 AM	#94
Barty doofus Posts: 2,549 Karma: 13089041 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	How come passport numbers are only 6 digits?

04-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#96
Mortis Canucklehead in Malaysia Posts: 1,633 Karma: 3127774 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Device: iPhone, Kindle	As Asa a said they are different in different countries, I think someone said 6 was the minimum allowable

10-19-2011, 10:11 PM	#102
Loosheesh Wizard Posts: 1,680 Karma: 3137505 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jianghu Device: PW1, PW5, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 2021	The Singapore Library is now allowing 6 checkouts (up from 4) and 6 holds (up from 2) ... sweet

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Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,635 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	Thank you, Loosheesh!

10-20-2011, 02:38 AM	#104
amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	Great, must check this out!