Singapore library login? - Page 4

MoJo22 · 02-10-2012, 04:32 PM

Thanks anemicoak for the link. I will have a look at their selection.
I have emailed an application to Philadelphia library (it appears they are still accepting applications) and hope like mikaelalind that they wont decide to withdraw its membership to non residents like singapore library have just done. I dont have access to any library ebooks in my local area so it is my only option now.

soulfuldog · 02-11-2012, 08:22 AM

I wouldn't be comfortable generating a national ID number for the Singapore Library either so I guess I'll just be thankful that I was able to borrow a few books from there and just do without now. Thankfully, at least for now, I've been finding free books on Amazon that will do for taking the place of my library books.

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Originally Posted by paulsalter

Have a look at Newcastle City Library, they allow you to borrow 2 books at a time (5 if you live in the North East).

Thanks Paul, however they have perhaps changed the terms and conditions because although it states anyone can join, there is no mention of any differences between the amount of books you can borrow, but it does state:

"Due to licensing agreements only customers who live in the North East of England can access our ebooks service".

PG4003 · 02-11-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Can you pay to Philadelphia Free Library with PayPal? Or credit card?

No, you have to print the application, mail it with a check and wait for it to clear. Takes a couple of weeks.

Kumabjorn · 02-11-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PG4003

No, you have to print the application, mail it with a check and wait for it to clear. Takes a couple of weeks.

Bummer, checks aren't available any longer in Sweden. Would cash in an envelope be inappropriate?

PG4003 · 02-11-2012, 10:43 AM

I would not put cash in an envelope and mail it. Perhaps you could call them and see if they'll take your application over the phone with a credit card. Or cheaper, email them. I've emailed them a few times and they are very prompt about answering emails. (Not on weekends though.)

iandix · 02-11-2012, 11:06 AM

send the form away and they will contact you via email with a logon code and you can pay via credit card then

Terisa de morgan · 02-11-2012, 01:30 PM

I' ve paid twice at Free Library with card. I sent an email telling my case (foreigned) and I scanned my signed form and sent it by email and later I pay my fee as a fine with card.

lfeuln · 02-14-2012, 10:52 PM

Very stupid noob question, but this was my first experience borrowing via Overdrive. I registered to the Singapore library and managed to check out two books before the loophole closed. The 21 days have now passed and I wanted to make sure I didn't have to do something manually to "return" them...because I obviously can't now. :-( But I don't want a nasty surprise sometime in the future however unlikely.

Avwriter · 02-14-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lfeuln

Very stupid noob question, but this was my first experience borrowing via Overdrive. I registered to the Singapore library and managed to check out two books before the loophole closed. The 21 days have now passed and I wanted to make sure I didn't have to do something manually to "return" them...because I obviously can't now. :-( But I don't want a nasty surprise sometime in the future however unlikely.

There is nothing you need to do. That is the magic of Overdrive. There are never any late fees. Once a book expires, that's it. The only reason to return, is if you finish early and you want to free up space to check out more books. This works the same with all Overdrive-based libraries, not just Singapore. Alas, the Singapore library will be deeply missed. It hurts even just to think about, as I have used them from the U.S. for years.

AnemicOak · 02-14-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lfeuln

Very stupid noob question, but this was my first experience borrowing via Overdrive. I registered to the Singapore library and managed to check out two books before the loophole closed. The 21 days have now passed and I wanted to make sure I didn't have to do something manually to "return" them...because I obviously can't now. :-( But I don't want a nasty surprise sometime in the future however unlikely.

Nope, you should be fine. Books can be returned early or allowed to expire in which case you need do nothing.

tm3 · 02-16-2012, 09:12 PM

this is really a shame about the singapore library. there seemed to be very little demand for their books despite the worldwide availability.

does anyone know for sure what the legalities are re the NRIC number? i know that before the new format they asked for a passport number but many folks did not use their real passport number.

i guess even if illegal it is probably unlikely that the singapore FBI is going to travel to des moines or wherever to get an fake NRIC user, but i'm still curious about the exact status of the potential legality.

calibrated · 02-16-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tm3

this is really a shame about the singapore library. there seemed to be very little demand for their books despite the worldwide availability.

does anyone know for sure what the legalities are re the NRIC number? i know that before the new format they asked for a passport number but many folks did not use their real passport number.

i guess even if illegal it is probably unlikely that the singapore FBI is going to travel to des moines or wherever to get an fake NRIC user, but i'm still curious about the exact status of the potential legality.

I'm no attorney, but my best guess is that falsifying a Singaporean NRIC number would probably be a felony under Singaporean law. Remember, it's a country that mandates the death penalty for minor drug infractions. They don't screw around over there.

Dopedangel · 02-17-2012, 03:24 AM

I can still login have not changed my id or something so am not sure why you guys can't login although someone living in Singapore I am glad you guys cant login

Joking aside I logged in with my username and password like always had no problems login in.

Terisa de morgan · 02-17-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dopedangel

I can still login have not changed my id or something so am not sure why you guys can't login although someone living in Singapore I am glad you guys cant login

Joking aside I logged in with my username and password like always had no problems login in.

I think the question is we didn't use username/password but id/username.

HarleyB · 02-18-2012, 12:24 AM

I'm really being tortured at the moment.

Over the past week I have received 3 emails telling me that books I had on hold are now available and waiting... I can't even log in to cancel the holds. I know I will just have to keep receiving these emails until the last one expires.

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02-10-2012, 04:32 PM	#46
MoJo22 Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Australia Device: Kobo WiFi	Thanks anemicoak for the link. I will have a look at their selection. I have emailed an application to Philadelphia library (it appears they are still accepting applications) and hope like mikaelalind that they wont decide to withdraw its membership to non residents like singapore library have just done. I dont have access to any library ebooks in my local area so it is my only option now.

02-11-2012, 10:43 AM	#50
PG4003 Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 987250 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kentucky Device: Kindle PW I & II, Kindle Voyage, Fire HD 7", Fire HD 8.9"	I would not put cash in an envelope and mail it. Perhaps you could call them and see if they'll take your application over the phone with a credit card. Or cheaper, email them. I've emailed them a few times and they are very prompt about answering emails. (Not on weekends though.)

02-11-2012, 11:06 AM	#51
iandix Addict Posts: 295 Karma: 109308 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NSW Australia Device: nook touch a Nook 3g (rooted) and a nookcolor (rooted)	send the form away and they will contact you via email with a logon code and you can pay via credit card then

02-11-2012, 01:30 PM	#52
Terisa de morgan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,596 Karma: 12595249 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Device: Kobo Clara/Aura One/Forma,XiaoMI 5, iPad, Huawei MediaPad, YotaPhone 2	I' ve paid twice at Free Library with card. I sent an email telling my case (foreigned) and I scanned my signed form and sent it by email and later I pay my fee as a fine with card.

02-14-2012, 10:52 PM	#53
lfeuln Member Posts: 17 Karma: 43798 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec Device: iPhone, Retina iPad Mini, Nook Simple Touch	Very stupid noob question, but this was my first experience borrowing via Overdrive. I registered to the Singapore library and managed to check out two books before the loophole closed. The 21 days have now passed and I wanted to make sure I didn't have to do something manually to "return" them...because I obviously can't now. :-( But I don't want a nasty surprise sometime in the future however unlikely.

02-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#56
tm3 Groupie Posts: 174 Karma: 56678 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3	this is really a shame about the singapore library. there seemed to be very little demand for their books despite the worldwide availability. does anyone know for sure what the legalities are re the NRIC number? i know that before the new format they asked for a passport number but many folks did not use their real passport number. i guess even if illegal it is probably unlikely that the singapore FBI is going to travel to des moines or wherever to get an fake NRIC user, but i'm still curious about the exact status of the potential legality.

02-17-2012, 03:24 AM	#58
Dopedangel Wizard Posts: 1,791 Karma: 30548723 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Device: Boyue	I can still login have not changed my id or something so am not sure why you guys can't login although someone living in Singapore I am glad you guys cant login Joking aside I logged in with my username and password like always had no problems login in.

02-18-2012, 12:24 AM	#60
HarleyB Fanatic Posts: 565 Karma: 1113286 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Australia Device: Kobo (RIP), iPad, iPhone 4, Kobo Touch x2, Kobo Glo	I'm really being tortured at the moment. Over the past week I have received 3 emails telling me that books I had on hold are now available and waiting... I can't even log in to cancel the holds. I know I will just have to keep receiving these emails until the last one expires.