This monthly newsletter will inform you about the latest book order status, print book acquisition plan, recommended textbook order feedback, Notice on Orderly Reopening of the Library, Library Online Resources and Services, and Library trainings, etc. The librarians will be your strong support to gain success in learning and research.

Print Book Acquisition

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The last round of departmental book acquisition for AY2019-20 has started. 100% book titles shall be collected by May 15, 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 (February-March 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. As the campus is closed during the novel coronavirus period, delivery cannot reach the Library for the moment.

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

As most express companies suspend their delivery services during the novel coronavirus period, the process of library recommended textbook acquisition has been affected and book arrivals might be delayed.

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.

Notice on Orderly Reopening of the Library

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The Library is scheduled to resume its on-site services in an orderly manner. Please note that on-site services will be promptly adjusted according to the changes in COVID-19 situation and schedule of the University.

Please check the opening hours and follow the guidelines outlined in the following document:

Notice on Orderly Reopening of the XJTLU Library

Library Online Resources and Services

The Library has committed to support the learning, teaching and research of the campus community by offering extensive resources and services online ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our abundant digital resources and online reference services are available 24/7 during the pandemic period.

Please check the links for resources and services in the following document:

Library Online Resources and Services

Library Training Schedule in April

Smart Tools: Managing Your References with RefWorks (Webinar)

This session introduces how to use RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool, to help you generate and manage references efficiently and effectively.

Time: April 1, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Online Recording

 

Smart Tools: EndNote X9 for Windows (Webinar)

This session introduces main functions of EndNote X9, including adding references to EndNote library, managing references, creating citations and bibliography, etc..

Time: April 8, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Online Recording

 

Smart Tools: LaTex Workshop (Webinar)

This session introduces basic typesetting commands in LaTex, a widely used document preparation system, to assist you in writing and submitting academic papers.

Time: April 15, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Registration is required

 

Smart Tools: Mind Mapping Tools (Webinar)

This session introduces the basic concept of Mind Mapping and how to apply mind mapping skills into practice.

Time: April 22, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Registration is required

 

Smart Tools: Mendeley-Your Handy Referencing Management Tool (Webinar)

This session introduces a handy reference management software, Mendeley, which may help you easily manage your research and references for your papers.

Time: April 29, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Registration is required

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.