Library Supply Centre Supplier Relations

This posting provides an update on the requirements for delivery of AV material published on 11th Marh  2010.

For AV materials purchase locally in Singapore, vendor is not required to attach the printout of MDA’s Board of Film Classification, on condition that the BFC Rating Label and Consumer Advice are clearly displayed on the material. Other requirements remain unchanged.

This change is effective with immediate effect.  

Any query, please contact Acquisitions staff.  Thank you.

Please be informed that NLB has published the Stage 2 - Tender Cum Qualification for a panel of library service providers to globally source and supply English language library materials. We look forward to your response to tender.

For more information please refer to:  http://lsc.nlb.gov.sg/biz-opportunities/

With immediate effect, NLB may order up to a maximum of 2 lending copies of NC16 or M18 titles for EPPL. This shall include ALL VERSIONS of the same title (same director, cast, etc). 

Hence, when vendors are checking for duplicates at EPPL, please include ALL VERSIONS of the same title (same director, cast, etc) to determine the maximum number of copies allowable to be purchased (inclusive of any existing copy or copies held at RCLOS EPPL but intended for lending).  The number reference copies for RCLOS remains unchanged, i.e., 1 copy of the same title. 

If there is any query, please contact Acquisitions staff.

The Library Exchange Rates have been revised. The new rates can be found under  “Useful Information” tab.

The new rates will be effective from 1st April 2010.

1) AV Titles with Rating

For the delivery of AV materials with ratings such as feature films, video games, documentaries, must be accompanied with the printout of MDA’s Board of Film Classification, with immediate effect.

The printout of MDA’s Board of Film Classification (BFC) must have the following information :
a.  BFC’s Rating
b.  BFC’s Consumer Advice

Vendors are to highlight the correct Rating and Consumer Advice on the print out. Click here for an example.

This requirement shall apply to all New and Duplicate titles for all languages.

2) Exempted Titles

AV vendors are required to exercise due diligence when making declaration of Exemption of titles and shall be responsible for any incorrect declarations.
Vendors are to refer to the MDA website for the EXEMPTION CODES AND GUIDELINES FOR VIDEO CENSORSHIP EXEMPTION FOR COMPANY USE.

Vendors are required to be thoroughly familiar with MDA’s GUIDELINES ON CONTENT THAT CANNOT BE EXEMPTED

Videos declared for exemption must not contravene any provision of the guidelines. If in doubt of the video’s content, vendors are to  check with BFC and seek NLB’s approval before submitting the video for classification.

Material Receipt reserves the right to reject any AV material deliveries with rating discrepancy or failure to comply with MDA’s policies and guidelines for exempted titles.