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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 in demand instructional classes and outreach activities we regularly organize. Users can look forward to many exciting developments in the Libraries over the next few years as we improve services, resources and the Library environment to better meet the needs of all NTU students and staff.
Resources
NTU Libraries hold a range of library materials catering to various learning needs and preferences. The print collection, which currently stands at more than 694,000 books, is growing at about 35,000 volumes per year. Students and academic staff can borrow up to 10 and 40 books, respectively, at any one time. The Libraries’ rich electronic resources, comprising more than 132 subscribed databases and 36,000 e-journal titles can be viewed on any computer on campus. Most e-resources can be accessed from anywhere - locally or overseas. The full text of student theses, examination papers and other publications from NTU is also available in the Digital Repository. – DR-NTU - http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/collections/Pages/DRNTU.aspx. DR-NTU also showcases research articles published by NTU faculty.
To help students use these vast resources, the Libraries provide a range of information finding and research tools. The Library Catalogue, for instance, can be used to search for books and AV materials. Besides bibliographic information, the catalogue also displays images of book covers, tables of contents and book summaries. Users can browse issues of e-journals and find articles in individual databases or search across databases using a single search engine. The Libraries also provide tools to help users store, organise, format and annotate their search results. Other tools are constantly being added.
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.
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 A/V 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. Ample workstations and media viewing rooms are provided for the listening and viewing pleasure of these audio-visuals. This Library is a popular place for many students as it has quiet spaces and individual study rooms as well as spaces for collaborative work distributed over four floors.
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 psychology, sociology, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy and public administration. To meet the diverse needs of users, the library has facilities for group learning and quiet study. Facing a gentle green slope, it also offers a conducive setting for reflection and leisure reading . Shaded outdoor seating is also provided.
Wang Gungwu Library
Location : Chinese Heritage Centre, Level 1
In 2003, Professor Wang Gungwu made a generous book donation to the Resource Centre at the Chinese Heritage Centre. The Resource Centre was renamed Wang Gungwu Library in recognition of this significant contribution to research on Chinese overseas and for his generous donation. WGWL focuses on collecting materials related to Chinese overseas.
For general enquiries and feedback, please email library@ntu.edu.sg.
For queries on specific resources, contact one of the subject librarians listed in http://www.ntu.edu.sg/library/about/Pages/ContactUs.aspx
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