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✨C J Koh Law Library at Bukit Timah Campus will soon be relocating to Kent Ridge.✨ 🕰Gazetted as a national monument, this iconic building has stood since the 1960s. It's a place where generations of law students have studied, debated, and found quiet moments of clarity.💡 As we prepare for the move, our law librarian Yee Xin takes us on one final walk through this charming, history-filled space. 💖 For more details on library services available during the relocation, visit https://nus.edu.sg/nuslibraries/whats-on-listing/news/2025/11/13/c-j-koh-law-library-is-moving-to-kent-ridge.

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! 😺

🔍 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/

For the final feature of our Project Shore to Shore series, we hear from Rachel Edith Lie, a Year 3 Global Studies student, as she reflects on her time with the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme, as well as the lessons and meaningful moments that shaped her journey. Swipe left to read her story! A heartfelt thank you to the Shore To Shore team for sharing their stories and bringing us along on their journey through Singapore’s heritage. 🌊 Read the full interview at: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/20/the-story-behind-shore-to-shore-a-journey-of-discover-friendship-purpose/.

📓From a modest 2,000 books in 1964 to over 221,000 items today, the Singapore Malaysia Collection has grown into one of our library’s crown jewels.👑 Dive into six decades of evolution, preservation, and discovery. ✨https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/30/from-smc-to-smc-special-malaysian-collection-to-singapore-malaysia-collection/

In this instalment of our Project Shore to Shore series, we meet Demetria Tay, who’s studying Arts Business Management at Ngee Ann Polytechnic — and yes, the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme welcomes students from other institutions of higher learning too! 🤓 Swipe left to read about her journey and reflections as the project came to a close. Keep following to hear from the rest of the Shore To Shore team! 👀

Teams raced to crack the case of Libbie’s long catnap 😿💤 and what a pawsome chase it was! From riddles to revelations, furmidable players combined wit, teamwork, and curiosity to solve the meowstery of Libbie’s catnap. A big thank-you to everyone who joined our library escape adventure. 😍 See you in the next one! 🌈

Five heritage enthusiasts, one shared journey✨ Continuing our project Shore to Shore feature, we hear from Ng Zheng Hong, a Year 3 Philosophy, Politics & Economics student, as he reflects on his experience exploring Singapore’s heritage through the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme. From uncovering the stories of the Southern Islands to sharing them with others, Zheng Hong shares the surprises and meaningful moments that made the programme unforgettable. Swipe left to read more! More stories from the Shore To Shore team coming your way… Stay tuned! 👀

📑 Step back in time through the student-run magazines of Raffles College — NUS’ predecessor institution. Published across the pre- and post-war years, these magazines captured the voices, ideas, and reflections of students of the time, including Kwa Geok Choo and Goh Keng Swee, many of whom would go on to become key figures and leaders of Singapore and Malaysia. 🇸🇬🇲🇾 🔍 Discover these hidden gems that chronicle not only NUS’ early beginnings, but also the shifting tides of Singapore’s history. 🌊https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/17/the-changing-tides-of-history-through-raffles-college-magazines/

What happens when five strangers come together to explore Singapore’s heritage? 🤔 For project Shore to Shore - which started through the TF-NUS Heritage Champions programme - it became a journey of discovery, friendship, and purpose. We caught up with them to find out how an idea grew into a meaningful exploration of the Southern Islands, and how the experience was memorable and created opportunities they never expected ✨ Kicking off the series, we hear from Elaine Mok (@tarotonthemoon), who recently graduated from NUS with a Master’s in Linguistics, as she reflects on her journey and what she’s learned along the way. Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more stories from the Shore To Shore team soon! 👀

Have you seen a traditional Putien puppet theatre script? 📜 ✍️ Handwritten using Chinese calligraphy brush and carefully wrapped in rice sack cloth, these age-old manuscript trace a tradition kept alive by the Hinghwa community across decades. With nearly 200 hand-written scripts in our collection, they open a window into the artistry, beliefs, and cherished tale of our cultural heritage. 🎭 https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/03/strings-of-heritage-unveiling-the-putian-puppet-theatre-scripts-at-nus/

🌸It's a matcha made in heaven! From the graceful art of Sado (Japanese tea ceremony) to discovering handcrafted chasen (bamboo tea whisks) passed down through 500 years of tradition, we were truly whisked off our feet into the timeless world of Japanese tea culture.🍃 🤩A big thank-you to all who joined us. Hope you've enjoyed the little treats 🍵🍡while learning something new — recipe for a brew-tiful afternoon. Till the next time! 🕰🌈

Explore the voices of WWII, written by prisoners and civilians who lived through the chaos. ✍️ From secret diaries and reports to creative works, these pieces capture not just the horrors of war, but also the courage, resilience, and humanity that endured. Uncover the stories history almost silenced https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/03/in-the-shadow-of-world-war-two-writings-from-the-japanese-occupation/ ☠️

The Chinese character “静” (jìng) goes beyond ‘silence’, a word often associated with libraries. This calligraphy, gifted to us by Reverend Song Nian (松年), embodies both outward stillness and inner tranquility. 🍂 As we reflect on its meaning, we also honour the life of a monk, a master calligrapher, and spiritual teacher whose works continue to inspire. 🎐 Explore the story behind in our latest article: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/09/24/%e9%9d%99-jing-by-reverend-song-nian/

Please be informed of the following temporary service disruptions: QR code entry to Libraries is temporarily unavailable. You can still tap in using your NUS cards, or by showing your digital NUS card to the staff and student assistants on duty. Printing services are temporarily affected due to connectivity issues. We are currently working with NUSIT to resolve these as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!

What a brew-tiful time we had! From learning more about coffee & fermentation to the art of brewing, we took a much-needed break from midterms to unwind and recharge. 🌿💫 It was more than just coffee — it was connection, laughter, and a reminder that sometimes the best way to stay grounded is to pause, sip, and savour the moment. ☕️💛 Here’s to good beans, good vibes, and getting through midterms one cup at a time! 💪📚

✨Buried underground during WWII, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) Board meeting minutes (1906–1942) survived the war, and are now published in a 14-volume set! ✍️ We are honoured to be one of the few libraries to receive these invaluable and rare copies, which offer first-hand historical material for scholars studying local Chinese business culture and Singapore’s social development from 1906 up to the pre-war years. These gems shed light on: 💡The Chamber’s role and influence in Singapore’s social transformation before WWII 💡Complex relationships with the Qing and Republican governments in China, as well as the British colonial authorities 💡How Singapore’s Chinese business community adapted and thrive amid change All minutes were handwritten by Secretariat staff, including literary icon Khoo Seok Wan, making them not just history, but calligraphy art. 🤩

🤓Did you know that Central Library and Medicine+Science Library were awarded the Green Mark Platinum in 2019 and 2022? It’s the highest level of certification in Singapore which recognises buildings for their innovative sustainable features and practices! ✅ From building design to daily operations, see how we make sustainability a daily reality in this special tour of Central Library led by our librarians in celebration of Sustainability Month. 🌈🍃

Get up close and personal with Chia Keng Tye, Dr Noreen Chan’s great grandfather, through his meticulously written notebooks. Spanning 33 years, these notebooks contain genealogical records of his immediate family, milestones and significant historical events. 📖 Together with Dr Chan’s photo albums, they paint a picture of the lives of a Peranakan family navigating change, joy, loss, and history. ☕️https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/09/19/noreen-chan-private-papers-collection-chia-keng-tyes-notebooks/

How well do you know your coffee? ☕️From Americano to latte, Libbie takes you on a brew-tiful journey through the different kinds of coffee, with a bookish twist! 📚 Enjoy a sip of knowledge and coffee at our upcoming “Beyond the Brew” workshop. Sign ups are closed but keep a lookout for the highlights! 😺