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Learn how to safeguard yourself and others against online falsehoods by using the National Library Board’s S.U.R.E. steps.

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Mandarin version [new!] - 学习如何运用国家图书馆S.U.R.E四个步骤来确认信息的真假,并帮助您周围的人。
Malay version [new!] - Belajar cara-cara melindungi diri anda menentang kepalsuan di talian dengan menggunakan langkah-langkah S.U.R.E. Lembaga Perpustakaan Negara.
Tamil version [new!] - தேசிய நூலக வாரியத்தின் S.U.R.E. வழிமுறைகளைப் பின்பற்றி உங்களையும் மற்றவர்களையும் இணையத்தின் போலித்தன்மையிலிருந்து பாதுகாத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.

Marine Fishes (English) - Find out how a boy and his grandfather use the 4 ways of S.U.R.E. to set up a marine aquarium.
Cheongsam (English) - Find out how a lady and her mother use the 4 ways of S.U.R.E. to sew a cheongsam.
Marine Fishes (Mandarin) - 通过这个视频来了解一个小男孩与他祖父如何使用S.U.R.E. 的四个步骤来设置鱼缸。
Cheongsam (Mandarin) - 通过这个视频来了解一位女士与她母亲如何使用S.U.R.E. 的四个步骤来缝制一件旗袍。
Marine Fishes (Malay) - Ketahui bagaimana seorang kanak-kanak dan datuknya menyiapkan sebuah akuarium dengan menggunakan 4 cara S.U.R.E.
Baju Kurung (Malay) - Ketahui bagaimana seorang wanita dan ibunya menjahit sepasang baju kebaya dengan menggunakan 4 kaedah cara S.U.R.E.
Marine Fishes (Tamil) - நான்கு S.U.R.E. படிநிலைகளைக்கொண்டு ஒரு பையனும் அவன் தாத்தாவும் எப்படி ஒரு மீன்தொட்டியை அமைக்கிறார்கள் எனத் தெரிந்துகொள்ளலாம்.
Sari (Tamil) - நான்கு S.U.R.E. படிநிலைகளைக்கொண்டு ஒரு பெண்மணியும் அவர் தாயாரும் எப்படி ஒரு சேலையை வடிவமைக்கிறார்கள் எனத் தெரிந்துகொள்ளலாம்.

The Four Ways of S.U.R.E.

When it comes to online sources, be S.U.R.E. (Source, Understand, Research, Evaluate) before you share!

SURE Seminar 2019: Breaking the Chain: Insights Into Fake News

On 20 July 2019, the SURE team organized its inaugural public seminar programme titled Breaking the Chain: Insights into Fake News. 60 participants attended the seminar, in which guest speakers Grace Yeoh (Rice Media) and Ken Chen (Home Team) shared on the proliferation of fake news and the psychological factors behind their spread, along with a moderated Q&A session with the audience.

How to be a Young Historical Investigator

Check out this video featuring Ros and Roz as they give you some tips and strategies on how to discern if the information you’ve found on the Internet is reliable.

Be an Ace Researcher in Secondary School

In this video series, discover the importance of credible online sources when it comes to secondary school project work. Begin your learning experience through this introductory video by the National Library (Singapore).

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NLB eResources & Setting Up MyLibrary ID

How To Use Academic Databases

NewspaperSG

NewspaperSG is an online archive of Singapore newspapers. You can search our digital archive of newspapers published since 1831, or find information on over 200 newspaper titles in the National Library’s microfilm collection.

Singapore Infopedia

Singapore Infopedia is an electronic encyclopedia on Singapore published by the National Library Board (NLB). It holds a collection of articles on Singapore and covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to historical events, arts, culture, economy, government and key personalities. The number of articles continues to grow as new entries are added regularly.

Archives Online

Brought to you by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS), Archives Online is designed to allow users to seamlessly search information across NAS’ various independent databases and view selected photographs, maps and plans, listen to oral history interview samplers and watch snippets of audio-visual recordings, round the clock.

Cross-Referencing and Citation

Are you aware of the recent fake government websites phishing for personal data? In this video, Mr Ali Fazeli shares about recent phishing attacks on social media and how we can avoid falling for such scams. Mr Fazeli is the senior consultant at the Singapore-based cyber security firm, Infinity Forensics.

It’s easy to be S.U.R.E. when you know you can access trustworthy information with just a few clicks! The National Library Board’s electronic resources (eResources) are reliable avenues, where working professionals can obtain credible information. Watch this video to find out how the eResources can benefit you!

Watch this video to find out how Singaporeans fare when they are put to the test to determine how reliable some websites are.

How to develop healthy media usage habits? (Parenting Special) | Are you S.U.R.E.? | EP.4

In this video, Dr Jiow Hee Jhee shares some tips on how you can be a digitally savvy parent and help your child cope with the large amount of information he/she receives. Dr Jiow is a lecturer with the Singapore Institute of Technology and a pioneer of the cyber-wellness movement in Singapore.

SURE Lok Hom & the Case of Antique Chairs

SURE Lok Hom & the Case of the Cosplay Showdown

SURE Lok Hom & the case of the Mysterious Map

SURE Lok Hom & the case of the Mind Reader