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NTU Libraries
The strength of our Libraries is in the wide range and depth of
electronic resources available, the high number of
workstations, our responsive and friendly library staff and the
popular instructional classes and outreach activities we
regularly organize.
Resources
NTU Libraries hold a range of library materials catering to
various learning needs and preferences. The print collection
can be searched using the Library catalogue
(http://opac.ntu.edu.sg). Students and staff can borrow up to
10 and 40 items, respectively, at any one time. Access the
Libraries’ rich electronic resources on any computer on
campus (www.ntu.edu.sg/library/databases). The full text of
student theses, examination papers and other publications
from NTU staff and students is also available in the Digital
Repository. - DR-NTU - http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/collectio
ns/Pages/DRNTU.aspx. DR-NTU aims to showcase to the
world research articles published by our faculty. You may
search across all the above resources using a single search
box - One search -
Services
Our librarians assist users to access library resources and
tools, and conduct classes on how to do literature reviews,
find , evaluate and use information effectively and understand
the scholarly communication environment. All our librarians
specialize in various subject disciplines and can help users
resolve information seeking problems in their course areas.
They also organise regular get-togethers with users to obtain
feedback.
Facilities
7 well-equipped libraries on campus provide conducive
spaces for learning and study with over 700 workstations and
network printing facilities.
Lee Wee Nam Library
Location : Blk NS3 Level 3
This is our flagship library building, named in order to
recognize a generous donation by the family of the late Mr Lee
Wee Nam. LWN Library houses the Engineering and Science
collections and the Library administration. This well
photographed building has reading space to cater for both
group discussion as well as individual quiet reading. The
window seats, in particular at Level 5, overlook the green
campus surroundings and have an excellent view of Jurong
West and even parts of the Straits of Johor. Level 2 boasts a
state of the art learning commons with technology focused on
supporting group learning activities.
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Art, Design & Media Library
Location : ART-1-3
ADM Library is located within the School of Art, Design &
Media and is specifically designed to reflect the creative and
artistic nature of its environment. It houses a growing
collection of resources in the visual arts, architecture,
drawing, design, illustration, painting and photography and a
strong collection of AV materials. Interesting areas in the
Library include a mini cinema, individual AV viewing carrels, a
flexible seating space and a large, writable black glass wall.
Asian Communication Resource Centre
Location : WKWSCI Building #01-18
ACRC is located in the Wee Kim Wee School of
Communication & Information and incorporates materials
from the former Asian Media Information and Communication
Centre (AMIC) Documentation Unit and the SCI Resource
Centre. The collection comprises resources on advertising,
broadcasting, communication studies, information studies,
journalism, knowledge management, library science, media
law and ethics, amongst others.
Business Library
Location: Blk N2 Level B2
This Library houses the core business collection comprising of
books and journals in the field of accounting, banking,
business law, entrepreneurship, finance, hospitality
management,
international
business,
management,
marketing and strategy. It also holds the main audio-visual
collection comprising music CDs as well as VCD and DVD
titles in all subject areas and genres. A cinema room and
workstations are provided for the listening and viewing
pleasure of this audio-visual material. This Library also
provides a business lounge and Board Room and, in the
Learning Commons area on Level B3, technology assisted
group learning areas, language learning facilities and
resources and specialist career research materials.
Chinese Library
Location : Blk S3.2 Basement 5 South Spine
The interim Chinese Library houses resources in the Chinese
language on Chinese literature and history, philosophy and
religion, linguistics, politics, economy, sociology and
management science. It is a small but welcoming area
popular with users wishing to read Chinese language
materials.
Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Location: Blk S4 B3C
This interim library provides a growing collection relating to