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 (April 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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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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Download Recommended Textbook Order Feedback AY18-19 S2 - APR.xlsx
Recommended Textbook Order Feedback AY18-19 S2 - APR.xlsx Details
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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
Sage Research Method - Practice Data Analysis (Trial)
It is a collection of more than 1100 case study examples, downloadable teaching datasets, full-text titles from the Quantitative Applications for Social Sciences, as well as video tutorials showing research in action. Now, the platform has added new modules on finding practice datasets to help you master qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Trial period: 5/3/2019 - 7/31/2019
New modules are as follow:
- Video for SPSS Basic Tutorial and Statistical Basic Theory, etc.
- Video for Practical Research and Academic Skill
- Video for Big Data Analytics and Digital Methods
Library User Survey 2019
To access library service quality, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) Library conducted the Library User Survey 2019 in late March and early April. In total, 1562 valid responses were received and almost half of the respondents provided written comments.
The survey results show that 94.75% of the respondents are generally satisfied with Library services, maintaining the overall satisfaction rate at the same level as last year (94.69% in 2018). Since 2016, the rating of the Library’s overall performance has kept stable above 93.00%.
Library Training Schedule in May
Active Learning: Get Solution on your problem
This workshop is aimed at all staff and students who has problems on information searching and referencing.
Time: MAY, Monday - Friday 2:00 - 4:00pm
Location: R930, Library, Central Building
Smart Searching: Introduction to Chinese Databases
This workshop is aimed at all students and staff who wish to learn how to search for Chinese information effectively through specific database.
Time: MAY 8, 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: MAY 8, Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building
Exam Preparation and Revision Techniques
This express 30 minute session is aimed at any student about to take exams, and will offer useful tips on how to prepare for them, it will also help you get the most out of your revision!
Time: MAY 15, Wednesday 2:00 - 2:30pm
Location: R455, Library, Central Building