🔍 Travel back in time to the NUS Libraries of the 1960s–70s! Explore vintage library guides written by past librarians, offering a fascinating glimpse into how students and staff navigated our collections in a pre-digital era.

From tips on using the card catalogue to restoring discipline and respect for shared resources, these historical booklets capture the library’s heart and purpose. ❤️ https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/17/university-library-publications-getting-to-know-your-library-of-the-1960s-1970s/

We're Taking a Catnap on 8 Dec 💤
Meowning to all ☀️ Libbie is here to remind you that all our libraries will be taking a paws on 8 December 2025 from noon onwards!

But! These spaces are still available:
• Central Library, Level 1 (excluding RBR; includes NUS Co-Op and Soup Spoon)
• Medicine+Science Library, Level 1 & 24-hour study space at Level 2

It’s business as usual on 9 December 2025. We’ll be back before you miss us, fur real! 😺

✨C J Koh Law Library at Bukit Timah Campus will soon be relocating to Kent Ridge.✨
In preparation for the move, the library will be closed from 7 Dec 2025 to 18 Jan 2026. For more details on library services available during the relocation, visit https://ow.ly/phNI50XAu1t.

We look forward to welcoming the NUS community when the new library reopens at UTown in January 2026. 🤗

Have you ever wondered how NUS began its research journey? 🤔

📜 This article uncovers the early history of medical research at NUS — tracing its evolution from a modest colonial medical school in the early 1900s to a growing centre of scientific discovery by the 1930s.

Discover how limited resources, urgent local health challenges, and a determination to improve lives shaped the foundations of medical research at NUS. 🔬https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/21/from-modest-beginnings-to-a-research-powerhouse-the-early-history-of-medical-research-at-nus-1905-early-1930s/

✨ Happy 2026, and welcome back to school! We’re kicking off the year with a story close to our hearts — and our identity! 🥰

Have you ever wondered how Libbie, our beloved library cat mascot, came to life? Libbie's creator, Jasslyne shares the story behind her design, and the ideas that shaped its look. Discover how a simple doodle grew into the face of our library. ✏️😽 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/11/from-doodle-to-mascot-meet-libbies-designer/

Did you know that the works of medical pioneer Professor E. S. Monteiro are held in our collections?

🩺 From impactful medical research and lecture notes to reflections on medical education and professional life, his publications offer a rare window into the early intellectual life of NUS. 💉

Rediscover these remarkable materials and explore how they continue to shape our understanding of medicine, research, and learning today. 📚 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/12/29/rediscovering-monteiros-unpublished-lectures-his-others-works/

Join us for an insightful talk exploring Lee Choon Seng’s role in helping to shape Singapore’s cultural and civic life beyond commerce; from founding OCBC and leading the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to championing education, heritage and Buddhist institutions.

The talk will be followed by a guided tour to the SG60: 60 Prominent Cultural Figures from the Chinese Community exhibition at the Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library.

Register today » https://nus.edu/rup-prosperity-with-purpose

Back in the 1980s, Theatrecraft was formed by a group of enthusiastic NUS staff and students with a mission to “bring theatre to every corner of the campus.” 📜

More than just performances, TheatreCraft’s productions were vibrant expressions of campus life and creativity. Step back in time to explore these preserved scripts. Who knows? You might find an inspiration or two, or even recognise a familiar name among the cast.🎭 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2026/01/06/theatrecraft-playscripts/

🖌As one of Singapore’s most celebrated artists, Lim Tze-Peng (林子平) is renowned for his evocative paintings of Singapore before urban redevelopment. His iconic work Ferry Back Home《归林渡头》beautifully captures the quiet rhythm of everyday life in a Nanyang fishing village. 🌴🌴

This masterpiece is now on display at the Wan Boo Sow Chinese Library. Discover the soul behind the painting in our latest blog 👉https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2026/02/10/soul-of-ink-lim-tze-pengs-artistic-legacy-at-nus-wan-boo-sow-chinese-library/

💥 Libbie’s Welcome Purrty is happening Tomorrow!

The wait is almost over – we’re getting ready to officially welcome Libbie with a day full of bite-sized, rewarding activities.

Look out for pawsome fun and ameowzing prizes:
✅ Complete a stamp rally to get to know Libbie and NUS Libraries
🎰 Try your luck at the Human Slot Meowchine for a chance to win F&B vouchers, Libbie plushies, tote bags, and more

Sounds fun? Join Libbie at:
🗓 7 April 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 11am – 4pm
📍 NUS Central Library (Level 1)

Find out more about the activities and prizes at https://nus.edu/welcomelibbie. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾