24 reasons why SMU’s Li Ka Shing Library is Probably the Best School Library in the World

Hear, hear, NUS, NTU, SIM and SUTD.

Sally Ong| April 02, 03:46 PM

Wonder why your friends from Singapore Management University (SMU) are always in their library? Now we know.

1. They have their own library varsity tee.

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2. Heck, they even have their own notebooks.

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3. They conduct way better polls.

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4. And are up-to-date with the latest music.

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5. Their course packs generate longer queues than Hello Kitty or minions.

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6. They understand #firstworldstudentpains.

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7. If there was a library exam, they would get a 4.0 GPA.

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8. They did this at April’s Fool last year (2013)

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9. And did this at April’s Fool this year (2014)

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10. They love cats!

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11. Hallo-win.

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Study or be a treat!

12. The company in the library is just as weirdly lovable. 

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13. They employ the cutest (and greediest) people.

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14. Their librarians are hotter than Twilight’s Edward Cullen.

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15. They have the friendliest ghost.

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Casper who?

16. Everyday in the library is like a fairytale.

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17. They are so cool, Kai Kai and Jia Jia stopped by for a visit.

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Check out the Chinese high-achievers in the library.

18. Some love the library so much they couldn’t bear to leave.

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19. The librarians understood and provided their own accommodation.

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20. You can’t bring the library home to meet your parents, but you can bring your parents to the library.

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And your parents will demand that you remain married to the library throughout your remaining years in school.

21. They are bloody good at what they do.

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They know the way to our hearts.

22. They are so popular you have to book them.

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SMU - they prepare you for adult life in food courts at the CBD.

23. They use memes (not mean-ness) to put across their messages effectively.

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24. Finally, they have what we all need - the most effective Bell Curve God.

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Howgarts would be proud of their GPA Sorting Hat (read the instructions).

 

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