The new academic semester is here, and we are bringing new resources and updates to help you thrive:
- Research just got easier with a newly enhanced tool
- Earn digital badges while levelling up your skills
- More library hours = more time to work on your study/research on Sunday
Nomad++
Did you know you can instantly access full-text articles and ebooks using Libkey Nomad? The experience improves even further with Nomad++, offering smooth access and authentication directly from web pages to our subscribed databases like Scopus.com and the Chronicle of Higher Education, all without the need to log in through the library's homepage.
Haven't installed it yet? Check out our guide to install LibKey Nomad here.
For more in-depth coverage of research-related updates, read this article.
Skill Myself Up Library Workshops
Starting from 25 August to 26 September 2025, get ready to boost your skills with our newly rebranded Skill Myself Up Library Workshops! This edition introduces two new series of workshops that offer digital badges to highlight your accomplishments on LinkedIn.
Python 101: Designed for beginners, this series covers everything from Python fundamentals to cutting-edge applications like working with LLMs and BERT for text analysis. Complete any 3 workshops to earn a "Python 101" digital badge!
- 26 Aug, 4 - 5:30 PM | Python 101: The Basics
- 27 Aug, 12 - 1:30 PM | Python 101: Tinkering with Pandas Dataframe
- 4 Sep, 12 - 1:30 PM | Python 101: Polars Exploration
- 11 Sep, 4 - 5:30 PM | Python 101: Tinkering with LLMs via API: Claude, OpenAI, and more
- 18 Sep, 4 - 5:15 PM| Python 101: Introduction to BERTopic: Uncovering Themes in Text Data with Python
Research Ready: Learn smart ways to generate research ideas, search effectively, navigate business databases, and evaluate online information through hands-on sessions. Complete any 3 workshops to earn a "Research Ready" digital badge!
- 15 Sep, 12 - 1 PM | [Research Ready] “Spark to Insight”: Leveraging Tools to Ignite Ideas for Assignments and Projects
- 16 Sep, 12 - 1 PM | [Research Ready] Level Up Your Internet Search
- 18 Sep, 12 - 1 PM| [Research Ready] Scanning the Horizon: Business Environment Research
- 19 Sep, 12 - 1 PM| [Research Ready] Keep Calm and Read Laterally! Hungry for more?
Discover our full list of Skill Myself Up Library Workshops!
PressReader
Never miss a story that matters. With PressReader, you get access to a digital newsstand with over 7,000 of the world’s most popular newspapers and magazines. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, you can stay informed with publications like:
What's inside your PressReader Digital Newsstand?
- News & Analysis: South China Morning Post, The Washington Post, The Guardian
- Business & Finance: Forbes, The Edge Singapore, Hong Kong Economic Journal
- Global Affairs: Foreign Affairs, Newsweek, USA Today
Start reading your favourite publications on PressReader!
25x25 Campus Art Audio Tour
Uncover the art hiding in plain sight around campus with our 25x25 Campus Art Audio Tour - 25 artworks, 25 stories. A perfect little escape for a study break!
Trial: Extended Sunday Hours
We heard your feedback!
Starting 24th August to 7th December 2025, we are opening our libraries (Li Ka Shing Library and Kwa Geok Choo Law Library) at 10 AM on Sundays (instead of 1 PM).
- Trial Period: 24th August to 7th December 2025
- Sunday Library Opening Hours: 10 AM - 9 PM
More weekend studying/research time = less Monday panic. Tell us what you think of this trial at library@smu.edu.sg. Your feedback is important!
