Funny Book Titles
A library is not just for books, resources and study. It’s also a place to relax and have a bit of fun. We put up a wall of book covers…
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Step into a Mini Wonderland of Sustenance and Supplies
Have you visited the Central Library recently? Did you notice the brand new vending machines at Perk Point? These new machines are part of our endeavour to serve the NUS…
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Chess: More than a Game
What does the word ‘chess’ mean to you? Is it only just a game, or is it something more? Dive into the unexplored world of chess in our latest thematic…
Continue readingInstant Books
Word has it that a book lending and returning machine has landed on campus, and will be ready for use very soon. I was inspired to surf the Internet for book…
Continue readingSnoopy Features as the Legal Beagle
Calling all Peanuts fans! “Snoopy Features as the Legal Beagle” is now available in the C J Koh Law Library (call no. PN6727 Schu.Sn 2000). This classic comic book is…
Continue readingWhat a Library Is; What a Library Means
Quite frequently I see students in the library doing–how should I put this?–non-academic activities. Sleeping is the most common one, and also various online hobbies such as playing WoW (or…
Continue readingDanger Lurks In Fake USB Chargers
While USB chargers are a convenient way to recharge our energy draining portable devices, poor quality and inexpensive look-alike chargers may pose a fire and electrical hazard. Recently, a student…
Continue readingThe Robot Librarian
Imagine a scene in the future where robots have replaced not all humans but only librarians. Does this not send a chill down your spine? No? Then imagine you are…
Continue readingHappy Birthday, Bram Stoker!
For all you people who grew up on following Edward Cullen, all TNL can say to you is “Read Bram Stoker’s Dracula!” Nothing beats letting the story embrace you through personal letters…
Continue readingTNL Likes Her Class
What does one do to take a break in the middle of semester? TNL audits a class, that’s what. Every Thursday, she takes her afternoon off, sits with a class of 50 students to listen…
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