On weekend, this library seems short of manpower & facility. For example, there were only 3 e-kiosks machines, and 1 was out of order but with no sign informing patrons so, and another was also spolit with a jammed cashcard in it. Furthermore, the e-kiosks do not accept ez-link cards at this stage.
Next there is a lack of counter librarians or (PC) available. At the counter there were only 2 librarians on duty, and there was a long queue. I waited like 15-20 min for my turn.
On a more positive note, the librarians are always polite, and once when I requested my reserved book be placed on hold -shelf for a day longer, they kindly obliged although there were 2-3 other patrons on the waiting list.
Located near Jurong Point Shopping Centre. The library can be reached by crossing the overhead bridge facing the taxi stand. Then walk for 3 minutes, and you will see this building with an exercise area outside it. The 3 -storey library is seated right inside this modern building, along with the community centre.
Inside the decor is modern, stylish, neat and fairly spacious. But its generous walking space also translates into fewer books. Although there are all the general categories, like children, adult fiction, reference, and etc. But I would not say the collection is very large.
There are also only about 10 computers available.
However the librarians are polite and friendly.
On the whole, I think Singapore libraries have made great strides in terms of service, interior design and book collection.
Overall Rating:
On weekend, this library seems short of manpower & facility. For example, there were only 3 e-kiosks machines, and 1 was out of order but with no sign informing patrons so, and another was also spolit with a jammed cashcard in it. Furthermore, the e-kiosks do not accept ez-link cards at this stage.
Next there is a lack of counter librarians or (PC) available. At the counter there were only 2 librarians on duty, and there was a long queue. I waited like 15-20 min for my turn.
On a more positive note, the librarians are always polite, and once when I requested my reserved book be placed on hold -shelf for a day longer, they kindly obliged although there were 2-3 other patrons on the waiting list.
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Located near Jurong Point Shopping Centre. The library can be reached by crossing the overhead bridge facing the taxi stand. Then walk for 3 minutes, and you will see this building with an exercise area outside it. The 3 -storey library is seated right inside this modern building, along with the community centre.
Inside the decor is modern, stylish, neat and fairly spacious. But its generous walking space also translates into fewer books. Although there are all the general categories, like children, adult fiction, reference, and etc. But I would not say the collection is very large.
There are also only about 10 computers available.
However the librarians are polite and friendly.
On the whole, I think Singapore libraries have made great strides in terms of service, interior design and book collection.
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