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Library Resources -- Recommendations and Requests

This guide is about submitting a resource recommendation or request to the Library.

Recommend a Database

Only full-time faculty staff can submit recommendations for databases with support from school chair. Research students may get their supervisors to review their recommendations and submit under their supervisor's name.

Recommendations may take up to 12 months to be reviewed. For articles that are urgently required, please Request a Document.

To recommend a database, full-time faculty staff can submit a Database Recommendation.

Below are some useful information regarding database recommendations:

  1. A trial will usually be set up.
  2. Duration of trials shall be for a minimum of three months to give users sufficient time to properly use and review the database.
  3. Users' feedback during the trial is crucial as it will help the library to decide whether to subscribe to the database.
  4. After the trial, the library will review the feedback received, usage statistics and budget availability before making a final decision.

You are expected to comply with University policies and guidelines namely, Appropriate Use of Information Resources Policy, IT Usage Policy and Social Media Policy. Users will be personally liable for any infringement of Copyright and Licensing laws.
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