Posted in News on Dec 23rd, 2011
C J Koh Law Library obtained approval for its extension from the relevant authorities including URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority) and PMB (Preservation of Monuments Board) in 2010. Construction started on 6th June 2011 and obtained its TOP on 28 November 2011. The extension converts the 2 courtyards on the left and right of the [...]
Posted in Musings on Nov 16th, 2009
While I was at the Information Desk one day, a law professor requested the library to purchase films that she wanted to use for a module. So we started discussing the benefits of films as a teaching aid. Films are seldom used in class, and the novelty factor can make students more excited about the [...]
Posted in Musings on Jun 9th, 2009
One Saturday morning in May 09, my friend and I met at 8am to visit the Bukit Timah Campus (BTC) as well as the nearby Botanic Gardens. I bought a new camera (Canon PowerShot A590) last year. Being a novice user, I wanted to learn to use some of the features of the camera rather [...]
Posted in Library Tools, Resources on Mar 20th, 2009
Straits Settlements. The laws of the Straits Settlements 1835-1919 : revised up to and including the 31st day of December, 1919; but exclusive of War and Emergency Legislation. 5 vols. London : Waterlow & Sons Ltd, 1920 (K7396 1920) You can now access The laws of the Straits Settlements 1835-1919 at only a mouse click [...]
Posted in Musings on Sep 11th, 2008
NUS Libraries has received notable gifts and donations from private donors in recent years. Donations ranging from $500 to $5 million have been primarily used to purchase books, build special collections and renovate a library. We greatly appreciate these opportunities as a large portion of our annual operating budget is spent on subscription to current [...]
