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Our libraries will be closed on 8 Dec 2025 from noon onwards, with the exception of these spaces.
Central Library, Level 1 (excluding RBR; includes NUS Co-Op & Soup Spoon)
Medicine+Science Library, Level 1 Atrium & Level 2 Study Space
In addition, Central Library Level 4 will also be closed on 12 & 13 Dec 2025. All other levels remain open as usual.
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Borrowing & Requests
Borrowing & Requests
Recommend Articles, Books & Other Materials for Purchase
Can’t find a resource you need in our libraries? Send us your request and we’ll source for it
Intralibrary Loan
Request for a book to be sent to another library within NUS Libraries for collection
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Services & Help
Services & Help
Guides & Tools
Discover our many resources for research, learning and teaching - from how-to guides, to databases and other powerful tools!
Research Starter-kit
Learn about research tools such as Proxy Bookmarklet, BrowZine, Citation Managers and FindIt! with Google Scholar
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Spaces
Spaces
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Collections
Collections
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Vision, Purpose & Strategic Goals
NUS Libraries plays a pivotal role in partnering the NUS community to advance scholarship and research. It comprises seven libraries, with the Central Library being the flagship and largest.
It is the largest academic and research library
in Singapore with a rich collection of more than 3 million volumes covering multidisciplinary subjects.
Vision
A leading global academic library
• Impacting research
• Enriching learning
• Revitalising experiences
Purpose
Empower the NUS community with information resources, knowledge networks and interactive platforms to advance inter-disciplinary learning, research and innovation.
Strategic Goals
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Drive innovative services for influential research, quality education & visionary enterprise
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Establish growth in knowledge & capabilities for future generations
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Drive organisational and operational excellence for greater efficiency
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Strategise and accelerate digital innovations for inclusive environment for experiential phygital learning
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Enhance marketing communications for expanded outreach, community engagement, and improved utilisation, attendance and footfall
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Strengthen support for writing and communication in the NUS community through a range of services and programming that employ best practices and establish the Centre as a leader in the writing centre field
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Strategise to expand global relations and achieve national and international recognition
