Question: If I have not returned a library book which I borrowed way back in 1986, and if I sign up as a NLB member now, will they be able to trace?

[Balls2U]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

 

[laksaboy]

Probably not. Anyway, there is no need to be a member, you can just borrow the books with your NRIC card. The 'perks' involved with membership are just not worth it.

Also, the library books/cards in that era should have the old NLB lion logo printed somewhere. They are collector's items, keep them.

 

[Balls2U]

Probably not. Anyway, there is no need to be a member, you can just borrow the books with your NRIC card. The 'perks' involved with membership are just not worth it.

Also, the library books/cards in that era should have the old NLB lion logo printed somewhere. They are collector's items, keep them.

You mean don't even need to register as a member? Just self checkout with NRIC and scan the books? I haven't stepped into a NLB library since school days.

 

[laksaboy]

You mean don't even need to register as a member? Just self checkout with NRIC and scan the books? I haven't stepped into a NLB library since school days.

Yes, it's just like scanning your items at the supermarket self-checkout counter now. Scan the books you want to borrow, then scan your NRIC. Taking a receipt is optional, you will be prompted.

 

[po2wq]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

'000s in fines? ... wat book u borrowed? ... whole set of encyclopedia? ...

if dey wan so much moni, u buy ze same book n gif 2 dem la ...

 

[JohnTan]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

You're an oppie who stole from the State. Return your book to NLB now, pay the fines and we'll forgive your terrible crimes.

 

[Rogue Trader]

If I remember correctly, the local libraries only computerised in the early 90s. It has probably gone through several more rounds of migrations. I think it's safe to assume your loan record from 1986 no longer matters

 

[bushtucker]

The library you borrowed from probably defunct by now.

 

[MaximiLian]

scared don’t borrow, borrow don’t scared.
juz scan ur ic @ ze self service kiosk 2 ownself check ownself 4 any outstanding fine

 

[blackmondy]

scared don’t borrow, borrow don’t scared.
juz scan ur ic @ ze self service kiosk 2 ownself check ownself 4 any outstanding fine

The kiosk will display that he has to appear in court for those overdue outstanding fines.....

 

[MaximiLian]

The kiosk will display that he is to appear in court for those overdue outstanding fines.....

if he c zat message on ze screen, he still have time 2 make a dash 4 ze exit

 

[batman1]

if he c zat message on ze screen, he still have time 2 make a dash 4 ze exit

He scan his IC on the Entry/Exit machine to dash out,the machine alarm ring out and the security guard rush to check.

 

[k1976]

You mean don't even need to register as a member? Just self checkout with NRIC and scan the books? I haven't stepped into a NLB library since school days.

That mean TS ish taking out the book w/o scan IC or authorised mean?

 

[Chase]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

NLB will raise this issue if you run for president

 

[MaximiLian]

He scan his IC on the Entry/Exit machine to dash out,the machine alarm ring out and the security guard rush to check.

i can imagine his kancheong face lol

 

[laksaboy]

He scan his IC on the Entry/Exit machine to dash out,the machine alarm ring out and the security guard rush to check.

No security guard lah... probably just some half-bored tudung-wearing macik at the counter.

 

[batman1]

No security guard lah... probably just some half-bored tudung-wearing macik at the counter.

He better put on his face mask cos sia suya.

 

[tanwahtiu]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

Ai yah... just go borrow another book first... test water... 落要人不知 除非自莫为...

 

[Hightech88]

I don't want to end up paying thousands in fines. That's why I have not borrowed a book from the library for decades.

Means interests penalty should become astronomical. Better to declare and explain the reasons for the delay. Else sure GG.