The Library has put together a list of resources to help you navigate the digital work space during this pandemic, including Library resources that you already have access to. We have also included tools you can incorporate into your daily lives so that you can continue to connect with others, practice self-care and engage in recreational activities!
Finish the Semester Strong: Academic Resources
Yale-NUS Library Resources
- Explore our Research Guides
- More guides are available at NUS Libraries
- Explore Library on Demand resources
- Newspaper access (Straits Times, Business Times, Lianhe Zaobao, Financial Times, The Economist online)
- Sharpen your skills via LinkedIn Learning
- Need additional help with your paper? Sign up for a research consultation with one of our Subject Librarians
- Get inspired by previous Capstones in our Capstone Repository
- Use the Proxy Bookmarklet to gain easy access to NUS subscribed resources
NUS Libraries Resources
- See how you can gain temporary free access to e-books and e-journals through their COVID-19 LibGuide
- Explore NUS Libraries’ digitised collections:
- Get inspired by research papers in ScholarBank@NUS
Others
- Take advantage of the Adobe temporary “stay-at-home” access until 31 May 2020. Simply sign in with your NUS email address under “School Account”!
- Check out this guide on how to conduct fieldwork in a pandemic
Wellness & Well-being
Meditation
- 60 second guided meditation
- Free meditation on Headspace
- Free Headspace Premium access to all healthcare workers
- Simple Habit
Concentration
- Keep a plant growing on the Flora app. The less time you spend on your screen, the more it grows!
- Smiling Mind app for meditation and concentration for all ages
- Listen to a this playlist of non-vocal ASMR sounds for total relaxation
Journaling
- See this list of journaling apps that you could use
Staying Connected With Others
How to stay connected
- Stay connected with your loved ones using tools like Skype, Zoom, and Google Hangout
- How to stay connected with elderly loved ones
- Coping with isolation during the outbreak
Through fun & games
- Play trivia games, pictionary and more on Houseparty!
- Watch a Netflix show with your friends on Netflix Party (Your friends must have a Netflix subscription for this to work)
- More game ideas
Get Inspired: Art & Entertainment
Film
- Don’t have a Netflix subscription? Access Kanopy, through our Library On Demand service!
- Watch your favorite shows and movies with your friends during the circuit-breaker with Netflix Party. (Your friends must also have a Netflix subscription for this to work)
- Get recommendations of films of and about Singapore via Telegram
Dance & Performance Art
- Browse this list of online dance classes
- Watch the Royal Opera House’s Ballet and Opera performances
- Watch Shakespeare’s plays at The Globe
- Catch up on Andrew Llyod Webber musicals
- Don’t miss out on Disney Broadway concerts
- Here is a list of dance showcases that got cancelled due to the virus, and are now online!
Music
- Free concert streaming (of all genres)
- Listen to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO)
Museums
- Museums Virtual Tours: List of 17 museums you could visit without getting on a plane
- The Museum of Moden Art (MoMA) is offering free art courses via Coursera
- Follow the #GalleryAnywhere, #MuseumAtHome hashtag on Instagram to discover collections of museums around the world
Explore new worlds
- Google AR Animals: If you have an AR-ready device, Google search an animal and see if Google has a virtual, 3D animal ready for you to play with! See what you can find.
- Stargaze with SkyView