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Discover the NUS Central Library through an interactive 3D map. Browse landmarks, search for specific locations, take virtual library tours, and find books using the LINC catalogue. Enjoy exploring the Central Library online!
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NUS Central Library 3D Interactive Map General Guide Right click to view full screen and press Pause to freeze slide
Contents • Getting Started • Features of 3D Map
Getting Started Click here to start!
Click here to activate 3D map Getting Started Click here to install Google Earth Plugin and download 3D Map
Default floor is Level 4. Download all other floors first before exploring To move smoothly in between floors Click Instructions for navigation tips Important Tips Use navigation controls to navigate
Features • Browse Landmarks • Search for Landmarks • 3D Library Tours • Online Book Display • 3D Book Search via LINC
Select floor to view floor directory Click the balloon for information on the landmark Select a landmark Browse Landmarks To browse landmarks, use floor directory
Use Search Landmarks function to Look for Specific Locations Select the desired landmark and the map will fly to the its location Search Landmarks Click on Search Landmarks Key in the desired location in the box The search results will appear below the box
Library Tours Explore Central Library at your own time with ourCustomised Tours Select Orientation Tour for an in-depth tour of the Library Select Quick Tour for a short tour of the Library Click Start Tour to begin
Tour Highlights Click on these balloons to find out more about a particular place. Detailed write-ups and video guides are available to introduce to you the features of a certain place. Library Tours The tour will stop by the many landmarks and places of interest in Central Library To continue with the tour, click on the Next button. To return to the earlier stop, click on the Previous button.
Videos on Important Places Don’t miss these videos!
Select Level 4 Select Book Cover Display Online Book Cover Display Click here to find out about current Book Cover Display
Online Book Cover Display Click here to view the list of titles currently on display
Online Book Cover Display Click here to view the book’s record in LINC
3D Book Search via LINC • Use the 3D map to find the location of the Collection and Shelf where a book is located in the Library • Verify first the book’s Location and Call Number from LINC, the Library catalogue to locate the Collection and Shelf in the 3D map
3D Book Search via LINC At the book’s record page Copy the Call Number of the book (Tip: Highlight the number and copy by right-clicking your mouse) Click on the Location of the book
3D Book Search via LINC A dialogue box will appear as follow The dialogue box informs you of the location of the book Click OK to proceed
3D Book Search via LINC The book’s collection location will be shown Enter or paste the book’s Call Number copied from LINC in the search box DS599.5 WWS
3D Book Search via LINC Navigating search results To view the shelf where the book is located, click on the collection from the search result
Play this video to follow the direction to the collection location 3D Book Search via LINC The shelf number and shelf location will be shown
Important Tips • For better results of 3D Book search, begin the search in LINC • Close existing 3D map before starting a new 3D book search
Have Fun Exploring the Central Library 3D Interactive Map !!