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The Learning and Information Bureau (LIB) has quietly protected scholarly knowledge and information in NUS over the years. At its core is a group of secret agents disguised as library staff, who safeguard knowledge systems and combat disinformation. However, LIB's group of agents has dwindled over time. With the rise in digital threats and cyber-attacks, LIB is now revealing their once-secretive operations.

LIB has tasked Agent Iffie to recruit NUS's brightest minds through a rigorous training programme. Are you ready to become LIB's next agent?

Sign Up On Our Training App - PLAYTOURS

  • Register your interest through the button below
  • You will receive a PLAYTOURS invite code!

Library Quest Begins: Accumulate Points Through Workshops!
5 August - 27 September (Week 0 - Recess Week)

Joining LIB's ranks of agents is no easy feat. Agent Iffie's training programme will test candidates' intellect, resourcefulness, and adaptability through tricky tasks and missions. Get trained in foundational LIB agent skills like navigating academic pursuits and conducting research through the NUS Library Essentials and Researcher Unbound workshops! (psst: don't blow your cover! Sign up for these workshops separately mmkay)

p/s: our  library tours offer insider knowledge that will help with some of the training tasks...

Every Activity Earns You Points
... but please remember to register on PlayTours!

Different activities earn you different points. Accumulate them to earn a chance to win mystery prizes. Don't forget to register for PlayTours so that your activity points can be validated and credited to you!

Mystery Sure-Win Prizes Await All

Undergoing training is not easy, so we'll be rewarding you for your effort!

All participants who accumulate a minimum of 160 points will stand to win Library merchandise, plus 2 tries at our sure-win spin-the-wheel.

Every additional 80 points will earn you a bonus chance to spin-the-wheel. So the more points you accumulate, the more prizes you could win!

The Gauntlet: The Invite-only LIB BOSS Challenge
14 - 18 October (Week 9)

The top candidates in the LIB agent training programme will be invited to prove their worth in the formidable Gauntlet. This final boss challenge will be the ultimate test of the knowledge and skills you have gained throughout the training programme. Teams of 4-6 candidates will compete to finish the Gauntlet in record time. The fastest team will join the ranks of LIB's secret agents, so choose your partners wisely. And yes, top teams will also stand to win attractive prizes!

Game Rules

  • Only current full-time NUS students and staff (excluding staff from NUS Libraries) with valid NUS email addresses are eligible to participate in the game.
  • Candidates with an accumulated score of 160 points and above can collect their prizes in Week 9 and 10. Your total points will be shown on your PlayTours app. Redemption details are as follows:
    Venue: Prize Redemption Booth, Tech Central, Central Library Level 4
    Date/Time:
    - Oct 16 (Wednesday), 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
    - Oct 23 (Wednesday), 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  • Top candidates in the LIB agent training programme will be invited to take part in The Gauntlet via NUS email. To qualify for the final challenge, candidates are required to sign up before the stipulated deadline using a valid NUS email address.
  • There will be TWO winning teams for The Gauntlet. Winners will be notified via NUS email to collect their prizes in Week 11.
  • All candidates eligible for prize collection are required to present their student/staff card for verification. Prizes not collected by the stipulated date in the email notification will be forfeited.
  • By entering this competition, you consent to NUS Libraries’ collecting, using and/or disclosing your personal data for the purpose of awarding prizes.  
  • NUS Libraries reserves the right to amend the Game Rules without prior notice.

 

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