Print Book Acquisition
The third round of print book acquisition for AY2020-21 has started. 90% book titles shall be collected by 31 March, 2021.
For book purchasing schedule, please refer to Library Print Book Acquisition Schedule for AY2020-21.
The Library Pre-approval Plans for each department are provided as below, from where you could select desired titles.
The Order Feedback (January-February 2021) regarding the books ordered by the Library is updated as below. During the pandemic prevention and control period, the arrival time of imported books might be affected due to delays in international parcel delivery. For any urgent need, please contact your subject librarians.
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
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Computing Communications and Networking Intelligent Science Mechatronics & Robotics |
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Architecture & Design |
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Civil Engineering |
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Urban Planning & Design |
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Applied Linguistics Literature Translation & Interpreting |
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Media & Communication |
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International Business School Suzhou |
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ILEAD |
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Applied Mathematics Financial Mathematics Statistics & Actuarial Sciences Foundational Mathematics Pure Mathematics |
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Biological Sciences |
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Chemistry |
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AI and Advanced Computing Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem Internet of Things Robotics Cultural Technology Intelligent Finance and Business |
Pre-approval Plan (AAC, IME, IOT, IRE)
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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 https://libguides.lib.xjtlu.edu.cn/bookacquisition.
Reference Textbook Order Feedback
- The Library received 1,048 reference textbook requests for AY20/21-S2 through e-Bridge.
- 760 titles have existed in the Library collection, one copy of which will be shelved in Course Reserved Area (3F, the Library). You can easily search the reference textbooks of your modules in "Curriculum" of OPAC.
- 100 titles have been proceeded for ordering.
- 2 titles, which failed to be ordered due to temporarily out of stock, will be reordered by the Library.
During the regular epidemic prevention and control period, the arrival time of imported books might be affected due to delays in international parcel delivery.
If you have any query 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 where items failed to be purchased in AY2019-20 have been added.
Contact Lib-CDD@xjtlu.edu.cn if any query.
Digital Resources Update
China Species Library（中国生物志库）(Trial)
China species library is the first and the most comprehend database of Chinese biological species with authoritative and complete intellectual property. CSL contains nearly 100,000 titles of living organisms in China, including all plant groups, animal groups and fungi. CSL provides information such as the species name, taxonomy, morphological characteristics, distribution, utility, and theoretical knowledge. For any feedback of China Species Library, please contact libsubscription@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Trial period: 2021/02/02-2021/05/02
Library Notice
How to Collect Your Desk Copy and Textbooks for Semester 2 in AY2020-2021
COVID-19 nucleic acid tests have been performed on the Textbooks and Textbook Service Center on 22 February, 2021. All the results are negative. Thus, Library offers desk copy collection to staff and textbook collection to students.
Staff could follow the precautionary health and safety measures to collect desk copy from 24 February to 26 March, 2021.
In accordance with XJTLU Students Return Arrangements, students can collect their textbooks from 26 February to 4 March, 2021 at the Textbook Service Center. Students should make sure XJTLU Pass Code is GREEN and follow the precautionary health and safety measures to collect textbooks on site. Students who MISSED the centralized distribution can collect textbooks at the Textbook Service Center during opening hours before WEEK 10 (7th May). For students, who have to study remotely due to COVID-19 pandemic can apply for textbook posting service before WEEK 4 (26 March).
Library Highlights
XJTLU 15th Anniversary Library Activity Series | Call for Articles: XJTLU Library and Me
2021 is the 15th anniversary of XJTLU. We are seeking articles on memorable stories and moments of the Library.
THEME
XJTLU Library and Me
REQUIREMENTS
- No limit on the title, genre or length. The article can be written in Chinese or English. We accept submission in Microsoft Word format.
- Relevant photos and pictures can be provided, in JPG/JPEG/PNG format, along with a short description.
- Submissions must be accompanied by a brief introduction of the author, including the author’s name, XJTLU ID, identity (alumni, staff member, current student, librarian), etc.
- Submissions must be original works. The contributors grant the Library the right to publish the article
HOW TO SUBMIT
- Submission email: lib-usd@xjtlu.edu.cn
- Email subject: 15th-anniversary call for articles + name + XJTLU ID
- Deadline: 31 May, 2021
Click HERE to find out more.
Ask a Librarian 2020: Top 10 Keywords in Library Reference Services
In 2020, XJTLUers referred to 25,477 FAQs, queried 1,768 Tickets, initiated 1,209 Online Chats, and scheduled 26 Research Appointments.
Among all of the reference service records, Top 10 keywords mentioned are: Off-campus Access, Information Searching Tips, XJTLU Referencing System, Past Exam Papers, CNKI, EndNote, SCIE & SSCI, Intellectual Property Information Service Centre, Research Repository, and FYPs, Dissertations & Theses. Read more.
Library Workshop Schedule in March
Searching Professional: E-Books
XJTLU Library offers numerous e-books which you can access 24/7, on or off campus. This workshop targets on XJTLUers who are new to e-book searching.
Time: 10 March, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Online
Searching Professional: English Full-Text Databases
Full-text databases provide the entire text of the journal, book, report or newspaper articles. This workshop targets on XJTLUers who are new to effective article searching.
Time: 17 March, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Room 455, Library or Online
Toolkit Unlocker: LaTeX-Typesetting
LaTeX is designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation. This workshop targets on Students who desire to learn high-quality typesetting system (preferred School of Science and School of Advanced Technology).
Time: 24 March, Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00pm (Language: English); 26 March, Friday 10:00 - 11:00am (Language: Chinese)
Location: Room 455, Library or Online
RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool that makes your research more efficient. This workshop targets on XJTLUers who desire to learn a web-based reference management tool.
Time: 31 March, Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30pm (Language: English); 31 March, Wednesday 3:00 - 4:00pm (Language: Chinese)
Location: Room 455, Library or Online