2025

NUS Libraries. (n.d.). NUS Libraries 120. National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/tag/nuslibraries120/

A series of blog posts celebrating NUS120 at NUS Libraries showcases 120 Stories, which highlight the rich and diverse collections that have shaped NUS's academic landscape over the years. These posts present unique perspectives through the lens of librarians, sharing compelling narratives of heritage collections and significant contributions, inviting readers to explore the legacy and history of NUS Libraries in a captivating storytelling format.

Sim, C. P.(2025, July). Digitising Southeast Asia's Legacy: NUS Libraries' Global Impact on Research

数字化东南亚遗产: 新加坡国立大学图书馆对全球科研的影响 [Presentation on Cultural Developments in Libraries]. The 8th Sino-American Academic Library Forum on Cooperation and Development, Hong Kong, China. https://doi.org/10.25442/hku.30962921

2024

Kader, D.(2024, November 7). Journey through time: harnessing digitised archives for dynamic teaching and learning [Show and tell presentation]. EduTech Asia 2024, Singapore. https://las.org.sg/nus-libraries-at-edutech-asia-2024/

Rahim, R., Ho, R., Rosli, H., Thongkam, R., Abdul Kader, D., Wong, S.N., Lim, S.C., Ng, T.T.M., NUS Libraries at EDUTech Asia 2024: Showcasing Collections, Technology and Partnerships. https://las.org.sg/nus-libraries-at-edutech-asia-2024/

Thongkam, R.(2024, March). Bookbridge: Celebrating Collections and Heritage [Live-Stream Presentation]. The 10th Asian Conference on Education & International Development (ACEID2024). https://vimeo.com/929397046

沈俊平. (2024). 再論舉業津梁 : 坊刻舉業用書的淵源與發展. 臺灣學生書局有限公司. https://linc.nus.edu.sg/record=b4741001 

2023

Kader, D. (2023, October 11-13). Decolonising the library and the future of Malay studies collection [Conference presentation]. 9th Rizal Library International Conference (RLIC), Metro Manila, Philippines. https://theguidon.com/2023/11/in-its-9th-iteration-rlic-centers-on-information-systems-literacy-and-innovation/

Sim, C. P. (2023, October). The Rare Thread-Bound Ancient Books in the National University of Singapore Libraries[Conference presentation]. 3rd International Academic Forum on the Collection, Research, and Editing and Publishing of Ancient Books and Documents, Guilin, China

Sim, C. P. (2023, November). The Singapore-Malaysia Collection at the National University of Singapore Libraries: A Case Study on Chinese Popular Culture Materials [Conference presentation]. Popular Nanyang: Re-thinking Chinese Cultures in Post-war Singapore and Malaya/Malaysia, Singapore. https://fass.nus.edu.sg/wbsrc/events/popular-nanyang-re-thinking-chinese-cultures-in-post-war-singapore-and-malaya-malaysia/

Sim, C. P. (2023, December 1-2). The Collection and Organization of Thread-Bound Ancient Books in the National University of Singapore Libraries [Conference presentation]. Developing Chinese Studies from Southeast Asia: Present and Future, Singapore. https://fass.nus.edu.sg/cs-chinese/events/developing-chinese-studies-from-southeast-asia-present-and-future/

2021

Sim Chuin Peng and Gao Bin (eds.). Catalogue of Pre-Republican Chinese books at the National University of Singapore Libraries (新加坡国立大学图书馆中文古籍目录). Singapore: NUS Press; Beijing: Zhonghua Book Company, 2021. https://linc.nus.edu.sg/search/i?SEARCH=7101150144&searchscope=16

Compiled by Sim Chuin Peng and Gao Bin, 2021. This catalogue contains records of 3,579 ancient Chinese books, of which 603 are records of rare ancient books published before 1796. The remainder of the 2,994 records cover ordinary ancient books which were published between 1796 and 1911. Some of these books were published in Japan (131), Korea (4), and Vietnam (1) and 2 were published in the Manchurian language.

2019

Sim Chuin Peng, 2019. "Building a Digital Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Rare Resources: The NUS Libraries’ Strategy". Paper presented at the 2019 International Conference on Integrated Development of Digital Publishing and Digital Libraries, 8-9 Aug. Changchun, China.

2018

Sim Chuin Peng. (2018, August 16–17). Empowering non-technical curators to create digital exhibitions: The digital scholarly content creation tool at National University of Singapore Libraries as an example [赋予非技术策展人员创建数字展览能力：以新加坡国立大学图书馆的数字学术内容创建工具为例] [Conference session]. 2018 International Conference on Integrated Development of Digital Publishing and Digital Libraries, Taiyuan, China. https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/197298

2009

National University of Singapore Library, & Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore. (2009). The scientific crucible: Science education through the generations 1929-2009. https://www.science.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Scientific_Crucible.pdf.

The Scientific Crucible was originally published in 2009 by the Science Library as part of the 80th anniversary of the Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore. It serves as an important reference, highlighting both the key milestones as well as the rich heritage of the Faculty since 1929. This publication reflects historical events and the evolution in courses and programmes being taught at the Faculty of Science from 2009 to 2020.

2001

Lee Ching Seng. (2001). Primary materials on Chinese education in Singapore, 1819-1959. https://lib.nus.edu.sg/ebook/ch_primary/index.html

2000

Yap Fuan, T. (Comp.). (2000). Singapore literature: A select bibliography of critical writings. National University of Singapore Library. https://lib.nus.edu.sg/bib/singlit/

Compiled by Tim Yap Fuan, 2000. The bibliography contains English-language publications on Singapore literature, Singapore fiction, Singapore poetry and Singapore drama & theatre. It is useful to researchers and laypersons interested in critical writings about Singapore literature.

1998

Lee Ching Seng. (Comp.). (1998). Xinjiapo lishi shumu: Yingwen bufen [A sense of history: A select bibliography on the history of Singapore: English section]. National University of Singapore Library.

Compiled by Lee Ching Seng, 1998. This bibliography was first published together with the English edition in 1999 to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. While the bibliographic entries in the Chinese & Japanese edition are different from that of their English counterpart, the format is identical. The focus is on the history of Singapore, from its earliest times through the period of British rule interrupted briefly by the Japanese occupation, to independence and thereafter. It has been a popular resource for students and researchers looking for Chinese and Japanese sources on the history of Singapore. The bibliography was separately relaunched as an online database, listing records of Chinese and Japanese books, theses, book chapters, journal articles, and journals.

Yap Fuan, T. (Ed.). (1998). A sense of history: A select bibliography on the history of Singapore. National University of Singapore Library.

Compiled by Tim Yap Fuan. This select bibliography lists primary and secondary sources on the history of Singapore from its earliest times through the period of British rule, interrupted briefly by the Japanese occupation, to independence and thereafter. It was first published as a printed bibliography to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1819. Through the years, it has remained a popular resource for students and researchers on the history of Singapore. The bibliography was relaunched as an online database to promote greater accessibility to a wider audience. Where available, links to the full-text subscribed by the NUS Libraries have also been provided.

1995

National University of Singapore Libraries. (1995). NUS history bibliography. http://lib.nus.edu.sg/nushistory/index.asp

The NUS Libraries has updated the bibliography on the history of the National University of Singapore as part of our contribution to the NUS Centennial celebrations. The bibliography was first published in 1995 to celebrate NUS's 90th anniversary. The updated bibliography contains citations in English and Chinese. Most of the items cited are available in the NUS Libraries.

n.d.

NUS Libraries. (n.d.). Digital Gems. NUS Libraries Blog. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/tag/digital-gems/

The blog series on Digital Gems explores rare and unique materials from NUS Libraries' extensive Southeast Asian collections, highlighting discoveries and insights into history, culture, and heritage through digitised books, manuscripts, newspapers, and more. Each post takes readers on a journey of scholarly exploration, showcasing valuable open-access resources that support research and preserve diverse cultural narratives for future generations.

NUS Libraries. (n.d.). Special Collection. NUS Libraries Blog. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/linus/tag/special-collection/

This series of blog posts showcases the diverse and invaluable Special Collections of NUS Libraries, highlighting rare books, manuscripts, archives, and digital materials that preserve Singapore and Southeast Asia's rich cultural and historical heritage. The posts explore unique collections supporting interdisciplinary research and teaching, including the Malay Heritage Collection, Singapore-Malaysia archives, and Chinese diaspora documents, emphasising ongoing efforts to digitise and make these treasures accessible to a wider audience.