This monthly newsletter will inform you about the latest book order status, print book acquisition plan, recommended textbook order feedback, Half-day Library on-site Circulation Service, and Library trainings, etc. The librarians will be your strong support to gain success in learning and research during this special time period.

Print Book Acquisition

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The 3rd round of departmental book acquisition for AY2019-20 has started. 90% book titles shall be collected by Mar 31, 2020.

For book purchasing schedule, please refer to Library Print Book Acquisition Schedule for AY2019-20.

The latest Library Pre-approval Plans for each department are provided as below, from where you could select desired titles.

The Order Feedback (January-February 2020) regarding the books ordered by the Library is attached as well. As most express companies suspend their delivery services during the novel coronavirus period, the process of library book acquisition has been affected and book arrivals might be delayed. 

 

Architecture and Industrial Design

Pre-approval Plan (ARC)

Pre-approval Plan (IND)

 Order Feedback (ARC)

Order Feedback (IND)

Biological Sciences

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

Chemistry

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

China Studies

Pre-approval Plan

Order Feedback

Civil Engineering

Pre-approval Plan

Order Feedback

Computer Science& Software Engineering

Pre-approval Plan

Order Feedback

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Pre-approval Plan

Order Feedback

Department of English

Pre-approval Plan

Order Feedback

ILEAD

 

 Order Feedback

International Business School Suzhou

Pre-approval Plan 

 Order Feedback

International Relations

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

Mathematical Sciences

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

Health and Environmental Sciences

Pre-approval Plan (DPH)

Pre-approval Plan (ENV)

 Order Feedback

Urban Planning and Design

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

Language Center

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

School of Film and TV Arts

Pre-approval Plan

 Order Feedback

 

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

AY19/20-S2 Recommended Textbook Order Feedback

- The Library received 1,085 recommended textbook requests through e-Bridge.

- 731 titles have existed in the Library collection, one copy of which will be shelved in Course Reserved Area (3F, the Library).

- 176 titles have been proceeded for ordering.

- 14 titles, which failed to be ordered due to out of stock, will be reordered by the Library.

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

You can click here to review Book Status.

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.

Half-day Library on-site Circulation Service

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Library Circulation Service will be temporarily open to staff for half-day, once every two weeks before the re-open of the Library, at Library 1 st floor, Main Entrance Hall.

This is to enable on-site books borrowing and returning. Any staff member who has the need please follow the procedures outlined in the following document:

Half-day Library on-site Circulation Service, once every two weeks- to borrow or return books (Staff Only)

Library Contacts

If you have any query about library resources or services during this special period, please refer to the following contact information:

USER SERVICE DIVISION

Book Circulation / Common Space / Student Activity / Book Donation / Visit

Email: Lib-USD@xjtlu.edu.cn

ACADEMIC LIAISON AND REFERENCE DIVISION

Research Support / e-Resources / Inter-library Loan / Library Training and Teaching / Reference Queries / Research Repository

Email: askalibrarian@xjtlu.edu.cn

TEXTBOOK AND PUBLICATION DIVISION

Textbook / Bookshop / Publication Consulting

Email: textbook@xjtlu.edu.cn

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Cataloguing / Acquisition / Technology

Email: Lib-CDD@xjtlu.edu.cn

Checking Out Library Online Services

This short video helps you get the idea of how Library website can help you to access comprehensive searching tools and academic service platforms when you are off campus.

The video can be accessible on Library website as well via http://libguides.lib.xjtlu.edu.cn/

Library Training Schedule in March

Diving into Information Searching: Understanding Full-Text Resources

This session will introduce how to find full-text resources effectively using Library databases and tools.

Time: Mar 11, Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45pm

Location: Online

 

Exploring High-quality Literature in Web of Science: A Guide for Researchers

This session will introduce main functions and searching skills of Web of Science (one of the world's top citation databases).

Time: Mar 18, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Online

 

Go-To Sources for Business/Commercial Research

This session will introduce the Library's online resources in the filed of business/commercial research, and how to find your needed business information effectively.

Time: Mar 25, Wednesday 2:00 - 2:45pm

Location: Online