Starting 1 March 2025, NTU users can book a seat in advance at the Humanities and Social Sciences Library (HSSL). This follows a successful trial conducted from October to December 2024, which received positive feedback.

 

How does it work?

  • Time limits: Users can book for up to 6 hours per day. You may do so in one booking or spread it across 3 active bookings, which can be for different seats.

  • Advance booking: Users can book up to 7 days in advance. For example, on a Monday, you can book a seat up to the next Monday.

  • No. of active bookings: Users can have a maximum of 3 active bookings.

 

How do I book a seat at HSSL?

  1. Log in to the Booking System.

  2. Choose your seat.

  3. Click on the starting time of your booking.

  4. Scroll down and select the end of your booking in a drop-down menu.

  5. Click on Submit Times.

  6. Check your inbox for the confirmation email with the Check In Code(s).

  7. *Checking in: when you arrive at the seat, find and scan the QR code to begin. Input the Check In Code you received in the confirmation email. 

*Check in within 15 minutes of the Start Time or the booking will be cancelled. 
**Note that checking in is required for each booking you make, especially if you have more than one booking for the same visit.

 

Which seats can I book at HSSL?

The majority (>75%) of seats at HSSL do not require booking and are free seating.

Users can choose from the following seating areas:

  1. Study pod: SP1-SP4 (4 seats)

  2. Window seat: WS01-WS10 (10 seats)

  3. Computer room: CR1-CR5 (5 tables)

 

NTU Library continues to review the needs of our users to enhance their library experience. Get in touch with us at library@ntu.edu.sg to provide suggestions or feedback.


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