National Museum Volunteers (NMV) Bangkok, Thailand

National Museum Volunteers (NMV) Bangkok, Thailand


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About NMV Guided museum tours National Museum Bangkok Activities Coming up Monthly lecture Excursions At Homes Study groups Introductory lecture series Special projects Touching Thailand Catalogue "Inspirations" Photographic project 2007 NMV essentials Guiding Workshop Newsletter Library Products Links Membership Contact German page / Deutsch Japanese page Non-NMV cultural events	For NMV members The NMV Library is a specialized library emphasizing the arts, religions and history of Asia. The collection contains 4000 books and periodicals in English, French, German and Japanese. This Library is a wonderful way to discover Asia and Thailand and is full of hidden treasures. BOOKS Book classification follows the numeral Dewey system. Books are shelved by subjects for a better visibility. Religions and beliefs Mythology Buddhism Hinduism Other religions Iconography of gods Arts (general, Asian Arts, Arts sorted by countries: China, Thailand) Arts is the biggest section. Ceramics Paintings and mural paintings Fiction Travel guides Geography and maps of South East Asia Culture and society (sorted bu country) History ( by country) Japanese books German books Chinese books Book Review, February 2010 >>> New titles at the Library, February 2010 >>> PERIODICALS NMV newsletter ( 1970- 2008) Sawadee Aseanie ( articles both in French and English) Orientations Arts of Asia MARG (specialized in Indian arts) CD rom Some files are directly collected on CD. In 2008, a brand new computerized system was created, managing a complete data base. Check out and check in is done directly on computer. In a short of time visitors will have access to the data base on a computer. Availability and services The Library is located at the rear of the Museum grounds behind the main (Palace) building. Operating Hours Wednesdays from 10 am to 4 pm Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm Except Thai holidays. Book Loans Conditions All NMV members are allowed to borrow 4 books and 2 periodicals for a 4 week duration. Non-members are welcome to visit the library and read or consult our books, but not borrow them. All books are loaned on an individual basis. No exception will be made for study-group leaders to borrow books for group participants. Books marked with a red sticker can not be remove from the library. Overdue Books All overdue books are subject to a fine of 20 baht per book per week. A one time extension is allowed on borrowed books by contacting the library via phone (02- 2223879) or email (nmvlibrary@gmail.com). If a late return is necessary, this unpleasant charge maybe avoided by contacting us. Returns Members are responsible for returning their books to the library. A “Book box” is available at the library to return your books, when the library is closed. Please do not give your books to other members, any museum staff or leave them with the guards at the Museum gate. Services We can copy documents (black/white) for members and visitors or scan directly on a USB stick. A fee of 3 baht per copy will be charged for this service. You can also pay the membership fee at the library during the opening hours. Please print first the Application Form from our page "Membership" Contact Mail: nmvlibrary@gmail.com Direct library line: 02- 2223879 Our Team of volunteers is always ready to help you with your studies or research. Please do not hesitate to visit the library! OUR TEAM: Francoise Vincent, Barb MacNeill, Susy Duerig, Dominique Glasser, Karin Plaz.
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