Introducing DNet ©


What is DNet ©
DNet© is a network to acknowledge publishers, organisations, donors and content developers (such as authors, music composers and self-publishers) that actively deposit and donate their materials with the National Library Singapore.
When you deposit your publications with us, you:
  • Preserve Singapore's documentary heritage and assist in building up the national depository for documentary materials
  • Provide future access to materials deposited digitally and physically with reduced threats to authenticity and integrity
  • Promote your materials and publications in the Singapore National Bibliography which can be accessed worldwide

Benefits of joining DNet ©:

  • Opportunities to be featured or highlighted in NLB's publicity collaterals;
  • Showcasing of titles in NLB websites, research publications or customized booklists;
  • Discount rates for facilities for official or corporate functions or possible venue sponsorship, and collaboration of public programmes or seminars; and
  • Recognition by being invited to exclusive Appreciation sessions and special library events

Criteria of joining DNet ©:
For Commercial Publishers, Associations, Societies, Corporate Organisations, Government Agencies, Self Publishers & Others
Criteria: Above 80% deposit rate of physical and/or electronic materials within published year

For Publishers and Printers Associations
Criteria: At least 50% of members have deposited publications within published year

For Donors (Individuals or Organisations)
Criteria: Donated significant or notable Singapore or Southeast Asian materials to the National Library Singapore

Other considerations:
  • Good track record
  • Responsible use of international standard numbers assigned
  • Use of Deposit Web an advantage

Timeline

If you meet any one of the above criteria, the National Library will contact you to confirm your participation in DNet©.

2010/2011 DNet© members

Evaluation for DNet© membership 2011/2012 will take place in April/May 2011 and the list of DNet© members will be announced on 1 June 2011.

Enquiries

For more information about DNet©, please visit http://deposit.nl.sg. For enquiries, please call 6332 3255