Print Book Acquisition
The last round of departmental book acquisition for AY2018-2019 has started. 100% book titles shall be collected by May 15, 2019.
For book purchasing schedule, please refer to Library Print Book Acquisition Schedule for AY2018-19.
The latest Library Pre-approval Plans for each department are provided as below, from where you could select desired titles.
The Order Feedback (March 2019) regarding the books ordered by the Library is attached as well.
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Architecture |
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Biological Sciences |
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Chemistry |
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China Studies |
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Civil Engineering |
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Computer Science& Software Engineering |
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
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Department of English |
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ILEAD |
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International Business School Suzhou |
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International Relations |
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Industrial Design |
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Mathematical Sciences |
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Health and Environment Science |
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Urban Planning and Design |
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Language Center |
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XJTLU-JC School of Film and TV Arts |
Meanwhile, you could fill in Purchase Request Form with the detailed information of your desired books out of the pre-approval plan.
More information on Library Book Acquisition, please refer to http://libguides.lib.xjtlu.edu.cn/bookacquisition
AY18/19-S2 Recommended Textbook Order Feedback
The Library received 1,309 recommended textbook requests through e-Bridge. You can check the details for your own modules in the document below. Upon the arrival in the Library, one copy of the books will be shelved in Course Reserved Area (3F, the Library), to allow more students to have access to them.
If you have any queries on the order status, feel free to contact Lib-CDD@xjtlu.edu.cn.
For consultation on textbook request issues, feel free to contact Textbook@xjtlu.edu.cn.
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Wanted Book List
Based on the book recommendations from academic departments, the Library produces a ‘wanted book list’ for items which failed to be purchased. Faculty could find your own ways to purchase the listed books for teaching and research needs. It shall follow the procedure in XJTLU Library Faculty Purchase Reimbursement Policy when purchasing a book from the wanted book list.
You can click here to review the Wanted Book List.
Contact Lib-CDD@xjtlu.edu.cn if any queries.
Digital Resources Update
Factiva Ended Service in China
Upon receiving the notice from vendor, the Library hereby informs you that, effective immediately, as from 21 February 2019, Factiva Service will no longer be available in mainland China. For patrons who need China statistical data for research, the following databases could be alternatives:
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Newspaper Source (via EBSCO): Newspaper Source provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 (U.S.) & international newspapers. Such as Christian Science Monitor, USA today, The Washington Post, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal-Eastern Edition. The database also contains selective full text television & radio news transcripts are also provided.
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Business Market Research Collection (ProQuest): Business Market Research Collection enables users to conduct company, industry, economic and geopolitical market research with information from different sources.
Library User Survey 2019
The annual XJTLU Library User Survey is coming! It helps the Library to find out what we are doing well and what we should improve, which are very useful for us to provide better services.
It is highly appreciated if you could take a few minutes to finish the survey. The survey will be available until midnight on Sunday, 21st April, 2019.
Eligible participants (enter your e-mail address in last question) have the opportunity to receive gifts.
1st Prize: DJI osmo Mobile 2 Handheld Smartphone Gimbal (1 available)
2nd Prize: MAO KING Radio (2 available)
3rd Prize: BEAR Mini Portable Juicer (3 available)
Participation Prize: KACO RETRO Pen Set (20 available)
Library Training Schedule in April
Active Learning: Get Solution on your problems
This workshop is aimed at all staff and students who has problems on information searching and referencing.
Time: APR, Monday - Friday 2:00 - 4:00pm
Location: R930, Library, Central Building
Smart Searching: The Accurate and Trustful Information for Your Assignment
This workshop is aimed at undergraduate students who wish to learn how to search for information through Discover.
Time: APR 10, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building
Smart Citing: Introduction to EndNote
This workshop supply the EndNote basic tutorial on referencing to help you keep track of your citations, organize them into folders, and create references and bibliographies in your papers.
Time: APR 17, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building
Smart Citing: Referencing Your Sources Using Harvard Referencing System
This workshop will offer you guidance and tips to reference your work correctly using the Harvard Referencing System.
Time: APR 17, Wednesday 2:00 - 2:40pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building
Smart Researching: From Manuscript to Journal Article - A case study (SAGE)
This workshop is delivered by professional tutor from SAGE which is a famous international publisher. It will contain how to use SAGE platform, publishing requirements and how to improve writing skills.
Time: APR 24, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building