Locations

All libraries are closed on public holidays. Please check announcements on Library homepage for changes in opening hours. For actual dates of semester and vacation periods, refer to NTU's Academic Calendar.

Semester:

Vacation:

Note:

•  Photocopying and network printing services will stop 30 minutes before the Library closes.
•  Level 5 of Lee Wee Nam Library closes 15 minutes earlier.

Lee Wee Nam Library Extended Hours:

Period: 21 Mar 2022 - 5 May 2022
Closed on Public Holidays:
5 Apr (Good Friday), 1 May (Labour Day), 2 May (Hari Raya Puasa), 3 May (Holiday in Lieu)

Level 5 of Lee Wee Nam Library closes 15 minutes earlier. 

Services available during extended hours:

1. The following are available at all times during the library's opening hours:
   • PCs
   • Self-check machines
   • Self-service photocopying
   • Network printing
2. The main printing room will be closed during extended hours (9:30 pm - 11:30 pm) on weekdays, but will be open during the weekends.
3. Facilities at Level 2 Collaboration Space are not available during extended hours.

Take a walk down memory lane with NTU Library as it crosses important milestones from 1981 to the present.

Milestones

Mr Lee Wee Nam

A successful businessman from humble beginnings, Mr Lee Wee Nam (1880-1964) was a firm believer of education, especially that of young women. He was involved in setting up the Ngee Ann Girls’ School and Nanyang University. He sat on the committees of the Nan Hwa Girls’ School and the Chinese High School. In recognition of the generous $10 million donation by the family of the late Mr Lee, the main NTU Library was renamed Lee Wee Nam Library on 2 November 2001. In 2007, the family made another donation to establish the Lee Wee Nam Science and Technology Library Collection Endowment Fund. Learn more about our benefactor at Lee Wee Nam: Life and Times of a Philanthropist.

Mr Lim Hong Too, Founding University Librarian

Mr Lim Hong Too, founding University Librarian of NTU Library, shares his unique experience on building an academic library from scratch and the challenges faced as the industry moves towards automation and digitalisation. This video interview project is one of NTU Library’s effort to preserve its institutional memory. Watch the interview here.

NTU Library - Evolving with you, 30 years and counting

Over the past 30 years, NTU Library has grown and developed alongside the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) community - constantly rejuvenating our spaces and keeping up with the latest technological trends to provide seamless access to our resources with the changing needs of our users.

Watch the video below for a walk down memory lane.

Read the story of NTU Library's technological milestones through time.

Statistical Profile for Library Resources (FY20/21)

Statistical Profile for Library Spaces (2020)

The use of library resources and are governed by policies to ensure responsible utilisation by members.

The Library is privileged to be the beneficiary of many generous hearts who have contributed to its development through the years with monetary gifts and book donations.

Giving to Library Enhancement & Development Fund

The Library Enhancement and Development Fund was created with donations from individuals, organisations, NTU faculty, administrative staff, alumni and students. It is used to develop information resources, services and facilities at NTU Library.

Make a difference today by donating to the Library Enhancement and Development Fund.

Gift of Endowment Funds

1. Lee Wee Nam Science & Technology Library Collection Endowment Fund

This Endowment Fund donated by the Lee Wee Nam family in 2007 enables the Library to:

• Increase the range and depth of engineering and science books.
• Provide access to a wider selection of e-books and other electronic resources, particularly in non-mainstream disciplines.
• Develop programmes and resources to increase usage of science and engineering literature.

Resources acquired with this fund augment the Library’s current collection and continue to benefit future generations of NTU students, researchers and faculty.

2. Annie Tan (Mrs Wan Boo Sow) Chinese Book Collection

This Endowment Fund donated by the Wan Boo Sow family in 2010 enhances the Library’s Chinese book collection in the following areas:

• Chinese books with subject matters relating to Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Secondary works on literature, humanities, social sciences and other disciplines which inform the study of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Books acquired with this fund will benefit all users involved in studying, teaching and research activities relating to Singapore and Southeast Asia.

If you would like to explore ways to give to the Library, please contact the NTU Development Office on a range of opportunities or browse the Frequently Asked Questions on giving to NTU.

Gift of Books & Materials

The Library recognises that donations complement, broaden and enrich its collections. However, with limited space and resources, the Library needs be selective in accepting donation requests.

For details on condition of books and terms of acceptance, please read the Donation of Materials to Library Policy.

Explore opportunities to work with the Library as full-time/part-time staff or as Student Assistants. Professional and executive staff vacancies are also listed on the NTU Human Resources website. In addition, professional vacancies may be advertised through the Library Association of Singapore website.

Current vacancies at NTU Library:

Librarian, Research Data Specialist

We invite applications for the position of Research Data Specialist in our Institutional Repositories Team in the Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). We are looking for an individual with exposure to administering web applications and keen to learn more on research data curation and archival in an academic setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Team, to provide services that include repository application management and advocacy for researchers on data curation, data sharing, and metadata standards. This position will report to the Team Lead of Institutional Repositories in OIKLS.

Responsibilities:

• Provide dataset and metadata curation for deposited datasets.
• Engage and advise depositors in enhancement of metadata and appropriateness of data sharing
• Perform enhancements, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting for research data repository application
• Liaise with the application community and implement/advocate the use of best practices and standards that accompany the application’s upgrade
• Document processes, settings, and configuration changes of the application
• Conduct workshops for researchers on institutional repositories related topics
• Assist in institutional repositories and open access related roadshow talks, workshops, seminars, and other events
• Involve in library-related projects and other ad-hoc duties

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (MLIS or equivalent) is preferred.
• 3-5 years professional experience in research data management, research data analysis or related area.
• Experience in basic system administration, ideally in the context of web applications.
• Working knowledge of admin APIs, bash and Python scripts, database schemas, HTTPD, Java and application logs.
• Experience in conducting training and providing outreach services.
• Exposure to institutional repository services or research data management.
• Be comfortable to work within an academic library environment with a diverse population of colleagues, faculty, staff, and students.
• Take ownership of tasks and good time management.
• Self-motivated with independent learning skills and desire for continual life-long learning.
• Proactive, flexible and comfortable with complexity and ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge of repository metadata as well as understanding of metadata fields configuration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity issues, database tuning and database security.
• Exposure to advanced system administration (e.g. installing or uninstalling from source).
• Awareness of emerging trends in scholarly communications and research support.

To apply, please submit application, resume and cover letter here. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Librarian, Digital Innovations

The Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS) invites applications for the position of Librarian/Senior Librarian for our Digital Innovations Team.  We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has the relevant skill sets and experience to recommend and implement suitable digital tools and platforms supporting the library’s greater involvement in contributing to the Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum (ICC), Co-Curriculum Workshops for Residential Education, URECA and other Transferrable Skills initiatives, Open Education projects and showcasing of NTU Research such as the Enhanced Academic Profile. This is in support of Library’s efforts to contribute to NTU2025 goals, especially in the areas of education and showcasing of research outputs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice to faculty and students on different ways of showcasing student projects and faculty research outputs. There are at least 5 projects yearly.
• Contribute new content and co-teach workshops focusing on cultivating research skills and digital literacy. This is in support of NTU 2025 strategic plans for education.
• Ensure that the NTU Academic Profile which highlights the research outputs of 3,000 faculty and researchers are kept up-to-date and are easily discoverable.

Requirements:

• A recognized bachelor’s degree.
• Good written and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to handle and prioritize concurrent projects.
• Interest or experience in web development or Python to support academic research is an advantage.

To apply, please submit application, resume and cover letter here. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Library Applications Specialist

The Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS) is seeking a Library Applications Specialist for our Digital Technology and Analytics Team. We are looking for a candidate who has technical knowledge and passion to manage library systems, develop and optimize a suite of modules and applications and manage integration requirements with the university enterprise systems in partnership with the various library teams and stakeholders. These systems are essential to provide the platform for library to continually review and reframe its workflow, operations and services that support the evolving learning, teaching and research needs of the NTU community.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the configurations of an integrated suite of library enterprise SaaS systems which include Alma, Primo, Leganto, RemoteXs and Lean Library.
• Manage the configurations and integration of library systems with library-specific hardware as well as integrations with NTU enterprise systems and initiatives.
• Engage library teams to review usage and determine feasibility of new features so as to continually improve and to optimize technologies.
• Provide troubleshooting support for library systems and answer related queries.
• Provide training to build staff awareness and confidence in using library applications, tools, equipment, and their new features.
• Create and maintain policy and procedure documentation for library systems and applications.
• Support the team in fulfilling service requests and managing incidents across all platforms, tools and equipment.
• Coordinate and manage special projects assigned.

Requirements:

• A recognised master’s degree or Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 1-2 years of working experience is preferred. Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Knowledge of application administration, web technologies and vendor management.
• Basic knowledge in system administration, databases, networks and IT security.
• Experience with SaaS or library technology solutions is an advantage.
• Experience in facilitation and documentation of technical and end-user requirements, requirement specifications and business cases.
• Passion for library technological advancements and digital transformation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to explain complex technology to non-technical users.
• Service-oriented with effective interpersonal skills to develop good working relations among peers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills to drive results.
• Good time management skill and ability to prioritize work well.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and constraints.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes.

To apply, please submit application, resume and cover letter here. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Assistant Librarian / Librarian, Open Science and Research Team (Temp Contract)

The Office of Information, Knowledge and Library Services (OIKLS) is looking for a highly motivated individual who has the relevant skill sets and experience to provide citation report services to NTU faculty members. NTU faculty members are required to include citation reports as part of their dossier submission for promotion and tenure purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one consultation to faculty members who may need additional help in generating their citation reports and update end-user guidance materials to improve user experience
• Explore the use of available tools to make the generation of citation reports more efficient.
• Support the Open Science and Research Services Team in open science data analysis projects and activities.
  

Requirements:

• A recognised Masters or Master’s in Library and Information Science is preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of experience working in a library/research setting will be very useful.
• Familiarity with scholarly communication, ethical, legal and policy issues in research, and research data management will be an advantage.
• Experience in developing and delivering instruction in an academic setting will be useful.
• Knowledge of open-source software, workflows, and collaborative platforms such as GitHub, open lab notebooks, open-source, open science tools, Open Science Framework, research data repositories will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with various metadata formats e.g., JSON, XML, and metadata standards for managing research data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.

For enquiries, please contact Goh Su Nee.

Student Assistant

Broaden your horizons with part-time work at NTU Library (for current NTU students only).

Benefits:

• Earn while you study (minimum $7 per hour)
• ​Choose flexible work hours
• Work on campus
• Express your creativity
• See your work on display
• Gain valuable skill sets and knowledge
• Build up your portfolio and widen your work experience​

Requirements are detailed in the links of Library departments currently seeking Student Assistants:

• Communication and Outreach
• Digital Scholarship & Education
• Digital Technology & Analytics
• Institutional Repository
  
• Library Planning & Effectiveness
• Open Science & Research Services
• Resources, Discovery & Access
• User Services & Spaces

To apply, log on to Work Study Scheme.

Office of Information, Knowledge & Library Services

50 Nanyang Avenue, North Spine 3, Level 4, Singapore 639798

Tel: 6790 5776
Email: library@ntu.edu.sg
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Visitors & Tours

We welcome visits by local and international delegations and individuals from educational institutions, research institutions, and libraries who are interested to learn more about NTU Library. We will be happy to offer tours and/or briefings tailored to your interests with the appropriate staff.

Please write to us with your preferred visit dates and any areas of interest via our online enquiry form.