Print Book Acquisition
By 15 May 2020, faculty-librarian cooperative book acquisition project for AY2019-20 has been closed. However, you may continue to submit book requests to the Library for print book collection development in AY2020-21.
In response to the new academic structure for the university, Pre-approval Plans and AY2020-21 book budget allocation need to be adjusted accordingly from June to August, 2020. Updated documents will be released in September issue of Library Newsletter.
The Library Pre-approval Plans (updated until May) for each department are provided as below, from where you could select desired titles.
The Order Feedback (June-July 2020) regarding the books ordered by the Library is updated as below. Updated contents are for ARC\CNS\ENG\ILEAD\IR\MS\UPD. As most express companies suspend their delivery services during COVID-19 period, the process of library book acquisition has been affected and arrivals of imported books might be delayed. For any urgent need, please contact your subject librarians.
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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
AY20/21-S1 Reference Textbook Order Feedback
- The Library received 1,332 reference textbook requests through e-Bridge.
- 1,043 titles have existed in the Library collection, one copy of which will be shelved in Course Reserved Area (3F, the Library).
- 59 titles have been proceeded for ordering.
- 79 titles, which failed to be ordered due to temporarily out of stock, will be reordered by the Library.
As most express companies suspend their delivery services during COVID-19 period, the process of library reference textbook acquisition has been affected and arrivals of imported books 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.
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 Resource Update
Caixin Global provides financial and business news in China. You can also use Caixin Global via mobile App which can be downloaded on its website or App store. Please note that if you are off-campus, you have to connect XJTLU VPN to access Caixin‘s’ mobile App.
New Oriental Multi-media Learning Database provides access to various online courses (in the format of flash, videos, audios, etc.) covering English learning, IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, Applied English, minority languages, qualification testing, etc.
Free Access Expired Date: : 5/10/2020
PKUlaw (北大法宝) English Version is the site for English-language resources on Chinese law. It consists of eight sections: Legal News, Laws & Regulations, Judicial Cases, Law Journals, International Treaties, White Papers, Legal Glossary, Government Gazette and Guides to World Law. For any feedback of PKUlaw, please send email to Libsubscription@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Trial Period: 24/7/2020 –30/9/2020
XJTLU Research Landscape 2006-2019 (Scopus Based)
This report uses the data based on Scopus and metrics used in SciVal to present a better view of the research outcomes (in terms of published papers) of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), who has been ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2020. It aims to offer valuable perspectives to the university community on XJTLU’s relative research performance and impact.
Read XJTLU overall performance and other key findings in XJTLU's Research Landscape 2006-2019 (Scopus Based)
CEIC Data - Online Webinar (Recording)
Title: Post Pandemic World: How are Industries in China Recovering from COVID-19?
Speakers: Ms. Yinglei Li, Industry Researcher for China, and Ms. Mingfang Kan, Macroeconomic Researcher for China at ISI Emerging Markets
Introduction: China was the first country in the world to experience the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as early as in January 2020. After a period of intense fight against the novel coronavirus, China effectively contained its spread within the country and shifted attention to economic revival. This ISI webinar sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on the major industries of China by using proprietary Trend Deviation Index (TDI).
Recording Link: https://www.ceicdata.com/en/blog?field_category_blog_target_id=328
Library Academic Support for Summer Break
During summer break, the Library will keep offering academic support services.
XJTLUers are welcomed to book a research appointment with reference librarians for yourself or for a group of no more than 3 people. Currently, the service will be provided online via Zoom.
Schedule an appointment at http://libcal.lib.xjtlu.edu.cn or scan the LibCal QR Code.