Can I see what books are currently trending in Singapore?

Yes, the skill includes an endpoint to retrieve the most checked-out titles and checkout trends by library branch.

Can I check if a book is currently available on the shelf?

Yes, the skill provides real-time availability info including branch locations, call numbers, and transaction statuses like 'Available on Shelf' or 'On Loan'.

What is a BRN in the context of this skill?

BRN stands for Bibliographic Record Number. It is the primary unique identifier used by NLB Singapore to retrieve specific title details and availability information.

Does it support searches for Chinese or Tamil books?

Yes, the skill handles native language fields for CJK and other non-English content, ensuring accurate search and display for Singapore's vernacular collections.

Does this skill require an API key?

Yes, a free API key and App Code are required from NLB Labs to access the catalog data. These must be set as environment variables.

NLB Singapore Catalog Search

Name: NLB Singapore Catalog Search
Author: kltng

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Aprendizaje y Documentación

Accesses the National Library Board (NLB) Singapore catalog to search for books, digital resources, and real-time branch availability.

This skill integrates Claude with the official NLB Singapore Catalogue API, enabling users to perform deep bibliographic research and check item availability across all Singapore library branches. It supports keyword searching with advanced facets, field-specific lookups for ISBNs and Authors, and specialized tracking for new arrivals and checkout trends. Particularly useful for researchers and students, the skill handles native language fields for CJK content and provides precise Bibliographic Record Number (BRN) details for accurate identification within the Singapore national library system.

Características Principales

011 GitHub stars

02Retrieval of detailed metadata using BRN or ISBN identifiers

03Access to library-specific checkout trends and new arrival lists

04Support for native language fields (Chinese, Malay, Tamil) in bibliographic records

05Comprehensive keyword and field-specific search for books and AV materials

06Real-time availability status checks across all NLB library branches

Casos de Uso

01Locating academic resources and Southeast Asian literature within Singapore's national holdings

02Automating the collection of bibliographic metadata for humanities research projects

03Verifying book availability and call numbers at local library branches before visiting

Características Principales

011 GitHub stars

02Retrieval of detailed metadata using BRN or ISBN identifiers

03Access to library-specific checkout trends and new arrival lists

04Support for native language fields (Chinese, Malay, Tamil) in bibliographic records

05Comprehensive keyword and field-specific search for books and AV materials

06Real-time availability status checks across all NLB library branches

Casos de Uso

01Locating academic resources and Southeast Asian literature within Singapore's national holdings

02Automating the collection of bibliographic metadata for humanities research projects

03Verifying book availability and call numbers at local library branches before visiting