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Library Membership

Becoming a SAFTI MI Library Member

To be a member of the SAFTI MI Library, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. MINDEF/SAF Staff (i.e. SAF regulars comprising Military and Military Domain Experts, NSFs, DXOs and civilians employed/seconded by MINDEF/SAF)
  2. Non-MINDEF/SAF Academics and Students (i.e. Non-MINDEF/SAF Lecturers/Instructors teaching in SAF Schools or RSIS students)
  3. Foreign Students (i.e. Foreign students studying in SAF Schools)
  4. SAF Alumnus (i.e. SAFTI Alumni Association or SAF Schools)

Registration Procedure

To apply to SAFTI MI Library membership, please follow the instructions below:

  1. MINDEF/SAF Staff - Download the application form in MINDEF Intranet and email to SAFTI_MI_Library@defence.gov.sg via OSN. Note that you will need to provide your consent to the recovery of unpaid fines and charges owing to the library via deduction from your salary. See the terms below:

    • I have read and agreed to abide by the library policies, rules, and regulation,
    • I understand and consent to unpaid fines and charges owning to the library being deducted from my pay.

  2. Non-MINDEF/SAF Academics and Students, Foreign Students, and SAF Alumnus - You can register through your course coordinators, your respective organisation libraries (e.g. RSIS Library), and SAFTI Alumni Association or SAF Schools.

Membership Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions shall apply:

  1. The library membership grants members access to the Library's resources and services.
  2. The rights and privileges given to a member shall depend on the membership types.
  3. All library transactions shall be conducted by members using the User IDs issued by the library, in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Advisory Guidelines.
  4. Fees and charges shall apply for items that are overdue, lost, or damaged by the members (refer to Borrowing Privileges for details).
  5. Membership shall be suspended if there are overdue items and outstanding charges.
  6. Keep your email address stored in your library account updated. This email address will be used to send overdue notices, and updates.
  7. Please contact saftimilibrary@civica.com.sg to reset your password.

The Library reserves the right to amend the above terms and conditions for library membership.


Borrowing Privileges

Membership Type Resources/Loan PeriodNumber of Renewals

Overdue Fines
Per Weekday
(for print titles only)

Fees for Lost/Damages Items
(for print titles only)
Recovery of Fines and Charges

MINDEF/SAF Staff 

(i.e. SAF regulars comprising Military and Military Domain Experts, NSFs, DXOs and civilians employed/seconded by MINDEF/SAF)

10 Physical books and 10 eBooks/30 days2S$0.15 per print titleReplacement cost of item (+ GST)

and S$30 admin fee

Salary Deduction
Non-MINDEF/SAF Academics and Students

(i.e. Non-MINDEF/SAF Lecturers/Instructors teaching in SAF Schools or RSIS Students)

10 Physical books and 10 eBooks/30 days2S$0.15 per print titleReplacement cost of item (+ GST)

and S$30 admin fee

Payment Guide
Foreign Students

(i.e. foreign students studying in SAF Schools)

10 Physical books and 10 eBooks/30 days2S$0.15 per print titleReplacement cost of item (+ GST)
and S$30 admin fee
Payment Guide
SAF Alumnus

(i.e. SAFTI Alumni Association or SAF Schools)

10 eBooks/30 daysNILNILNILNIL


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