NUS Libraries

From impactful medical research and lecture notes to reflections on medical education and professional life, the publications of medical pioneer Professor E. S. Monteiro offer a rare window into the early intellectual life of NUS. Discover these gems: ow.ly/fSrw50XQfoU

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. ✏️😽 blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/11/…

From a small medical school in the early 1900s to a growing centre of scientific discovery by the 1930s, discover how limited resources, local health challenges, and a determination to improve lives shaped the foundations of medical research at NUS. 🔬ow.ly/Goam50XBFO9

🔍 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. ow.ly/kmNP50XwAcm

📓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. ✨ow.ly/3gB450XtifW

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. A big thank-you to everyone who joined. See you in the next one!

Dive into the student-run magazines of Raffles College — NUS’ predecessor institution. These magazines captured the reports and opinions of students of the time, many of whom would go on to become key figures and leaders of Singapore and Malaysia. blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/…

Handwritten and wrapped in rice sack cloth, these Putien puppet theatre scripts trace a tradition kept alive by the Hinghwa community across decades. With nearly 200 scripts in our collection, they tell a vibrant tale of our cultural heritage. blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/10/…

🌸From the graceful art of Sado to discovering handcrafted chasen passed down through 500 years of tradition, we were truly whisked off our feet into the timeless world of Japanese tea culture. Thank-you for joining us. 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. ow.ly/RU5s50XcVHW

This calligraphy of the word “静” (jìng) goes beyond ‘silence’, a word often associated with libraries. As we reflect on its meaning, we also honour the life of a monk, a master calligrapher and a spiritual teacher whose works continue to inspire. ow.ly/H7yA50X8hEL ⏳

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. 🌿💫 Here’s to good beans, good vibes, and getting through midterms one cup at a time! 💪📚

Central Library and Medicine+Science Library were awarded the Green Mark Platinum in 2019 and 2022! From building design to daily operations, see how we make sustainability a daily reality in this special tour of Central Library 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 are windows into the lives of a Peranakan family navigating change, joy, loss, and history. 📖 blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/2025/09/…

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! 📚 Our upcoming “Beyond the Brew” workshop is all filled up but keep a lookout for the highlights!

Elsie Chia's Peranakan recipes, now brought to life in the Noreen Chan Private Papers Collection, are more than just cooking instructions. They capture cherished memories and the rich heritage of Peranakan cuisine. 📚ow.ly/5rVK50WZaHV

Dr Noreen Chan of the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine arrived one day with an armful of papers and books. Among them were two photo albums, lovingly preserved, that tell the story of her Peranakan family from the 1920s to 1960s. ow.ly/pIY850WSWls

Step into Peranakan nostalgia with Irene Ong’s heartfelt playscripts, where she brings cherished family stories and vibrant characters to life. She’s donated eight of them to NUS Libraries—so now we can all explore these cultural gems. ow.ly/ehs750WPlIp

Lee Hung Ben 李宏贲 was a prolific writer whose dedication to literary excellence earned him the title “Literary Marathoner”. After his passing, he generously donated his personal collection to NUS Libraries. Explore the rare reads that inspired him. ow.ly/QRgF50WLbOA.

How did students and researchers in the past access research periodicals without search engines and databases? This is a story of how we created ways to help our community access periodicals, making knowledge discoverable in a pre-digital world. ow.ly/6qLy50WvQ2K