"Kisah Pelayaran Abdullah ke Kelantan" is a remarkable work that offers readers a glimpse into a transitional period in Southeast Asian history through the eyes of Munshi Abdullah. This book stands as a crucial resource for anyone interested in history, culture, and colonialism in the Malay world.

Whether you're a scholar, a student, or a casual reader, this book serves as a vivid historical account and an engaging travelogue that transports you to a period of significant socio-political and cultural transformation in maritime Southeast Asia. Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2023/10/24/kisah-pelayaran-abdullah-ke-kelantan-account-of-abdullahs-sea-voyage-to-kelantan.

Was LKY Baba? Going back to the roots of being a librarian, Kah Wei went on a quest to unearth a less-explored facet of our founding father. Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2023/10/30/was-lky-baba-one-librarians-quest-to-discover-lkys-ethnic-origins.

Crafting a lyrical 🎶 resume???

NUS Writing & Communication Hub can help with your resume writing and interview presentation! Above all, we’re here to support you across all forms of writing and oral presentation.

Check us out and book an appointment with our trained tutors today! https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/writing-communication-hub/about

It's official! You can now chope seat at the Central Library ... using the Chope@NUS app on uNivUS 😄. Central Library is the latest addition to the seat reservation system, in addition to Medicine+Science Library. Btw, we've also increased the amount of time that you can chope a seat to 6 hours 🎉! ICYMI check out https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/spaces/a-better-way-to-chope-library-seats.

Try Chope@NUS and tell us what you think via https://forms.office.com/r/Apan959h0M. Once completed, do pop by Project Room 6 @ Central Library Level 4 to collect your uNivUS mobile selfie light on 16 and 17 Nov, 2 – 6pm, while stocks last.

A prominent figure in Singaporean politics, George Yeo's multifaceted career has encompassed a range of roles, including politician, diplomat, and academic. "George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao" is a collection of his speeches and writings during his 23-year tenure in Singapore politics. Through glimpses of his personal life and his profound insights into the changing world, the tome offers readers a fascinating journey into the mind of a multi-facted persona. Read more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2023/11/03/george-yeo-on-bonsai-banyan-and-the-tao.

Did you know you can play escape room in our library?

From murder mystery 🔪to haunted library 👻, we've a new concept every semester for the adventure-seeker in you. Our last game “Train 🚇 to Bishan” was yet another hit (read about it 👇).

Can't wait to try it? Look out for our new escape room coming to you in January 2024! https://www.ifla.org/news/nus-libraries-tel-imaginarium-escape-room-adventure-discover-collections-through-immersive-learning/

📣 We are experiencing access disruption to the Factiva database and are working with publisher to restore access as soon as possible. For any enquiries, please email clbfrm02@nus.edu.sg. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and seek your patience and understanding.

🌻Good morning! We are pleased to inform you that access to Factiva has been restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 😄

Busy with your studies? Remember to take regular breaks 💆‍♀️to give yourself time to recharge and feel refreshed 💪.

At the Central Library, we've a dedicated space to help you relax. Tucked in a cosy corner at Level 4, the 360imx transports you to different parts of the world 🌈🏝🏜in an immersive wraparound space.

You can come alone or with friends, no booking required. It's open 11am - 2pm on weekdays, from now till end of exams. Try it and tell us what you think! 🤗

Follow our librarians, Gandhi and Gladys, on their London 🇬🇧 adventure as they searched for archival materials to be added to our collection. 🔎

Kah Wei, our librarian with Peranakan heritage, set out on a journey of discovery to reconnect with her Peranakan roots.

During this quest, she uncovered a wealth of materials within our collection that not only deepened her interest but also intensified her desire to build a richer collection of materials. Learn more: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2023/11/23/a-journey-of-discovery

This December, let us bring you on a literary escape with 27 captivating reads recommended by our librarians. https://tinyurl.com/4zjxjc3c

Dear undergrads, fancy a research fellowship that offers you the following perks?
✅ Stipend of S$2500 – $4,000 over a year
✅ Priority booking and access to our reading room/pod
✅ Guidance on source materials in our collections by a mentor
✅ Opportunity to showcase your research and fellowship experience through our communication network

Curious what it takes? Find out: https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/services-help/fellowships-grants. Applications close on 31 December 2023 so hurry! 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️

As the festive season comes around, Kah Wei, our librarian who is curious about anything Peranakan, wonders what do Nyonyas cook for Christmas. She decided to find out. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2023/12/11/nyonyas-and-christmas

📣 The Library portal is currently down and we're working on resolving the issue. In the meantime, you can continue to search our catalogue using:
•  FindMore (https://nus.summon.serialssolutions.com)
•  LINC (https://linc.nus.edu.sg)
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and seek your patience and understanding.