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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
Recommend Articles, Books & Other Materials for Purchase
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Discover our many resources for research, learning and teaching - from how-to guides, to databases and other powerful tools!
Research Starter-kit
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Prof Donald Anthony Low
Professor D. A. Low, an eminent historian of South Asia, Africa and the Commonwealth, has gifted a large part of his collection of books relating to South Asia to NUS Libraries. Besides being an academic administrator par excellence, Professor Low has been a prolific historian.
Career Highlights
The academic positions which Professor Low has held with distinction include the following:
- Founding Dean of the School of African and Asian Studies, University of Sussex, 1968-1971
- Dean, Research School of Pacific & Asian Studies, Australian National University, 1973-1974
- Vice Chancellor, Australian National University, Canberra, 1975-1982
- Smuts Professor of the History of the British Commonwealth, University of Cambridge, 1983-1994
- President, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, 1987-1994
