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Services to SMU Postgraduate Students
 CatalogueStart your research here and link to other Digital Library tools
ArticlesUse Articles to search across multiple databases
DatabasesSearch database titles
eJournalsSearch eJournal titles
RepositorySearch the research and scholarly collections of SMU
Research GuidesSearch the research guides
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Research Support
Finding Resources
Need help finding a course reading, or locating relevant articles from ejournals and databases?
Contact us:
| Desk: | Information Services Centre, Level 3 (see opening hours) |
| Email: | libresearch@smu.edu.sg |
| Phone: | (65) 6828-0355 |
Research Consultations - Individualized service for you when you need it
For help starting your research, for complex queries or for individual instruction on using library resources.
Email us (libresearch@smu.edu.sg) to make an appointment with a Research Librarian in your subject area.
Research Guides
Use our Research Guides to get you started on your research.
Email us (libresearch@smu.edu.sg) with any topics for which you would like us to create a Research Guide.
Datastream Certification Program
For details of the Datastream Certification Program, please visit the Datastream Certification Program FAQs page or contact the Library’s Information Services Centre (libresearch@smu.edu.sg).
Library Training
- Check the Library Training Calendar for upcoming courses.
- Glossary of Library Terms
- Sign up for EndNote Training to learn how to collect and organize your research resources.
Course Reserves
- Books in Course Reserves (CR) are recommended course textbooks and are located in the Course Reserves Section on Level 2.
- Students can only borrow 1 CR item (plus its accompanying item, if any) at a time for 2 hours / overnight / over the weekend.
- Overdue fine for CR is S$1.00/hr.
- No reservations or renewal of CR item.
Loan Privileges and Fines
- How many? Total loan entitlement for Masters students is 20 items and for PhD students is 40 items.
- How long? Different item types have different loan periods.
- How much? Fines are instituted to encourage the prompt return of library items for the convenience of all our users.
My Library Account
Use online access to My Library Account to:
- view / renew your borrowed items
- view / cancel your requests (holds)
- view your reading history
Library Opening Hours
Check the current opening hours.
Locating Library Materials
Use this guide to learn how to read the call/shelf numbers and navigate your way within the physical space of the library.
Document Delivery Service & Interlibrary Loan
Looking for something for your research that you can't find in the library? You may contact our Research Librarians at libresearch@smu.edu.sg to explore alternative resources. Arrangement can also be made to get a book, journal article or a book chapter for you through Interlibrary Loan. This service is free and the requested material must be for research relating to your coursework, projects or assignments. You will be responsible for the returned of the borrowed item, including any fines that are incurred.
Please provide as much details as possible on the requested item to ensure you get the right one in the shortest possible time. Take note of the types of materials which cannot be obtained through interlibrary loan or document delivery service.
New Materials Recommendation
You may recommend new materials to the library for purchase considerations. Please provide as many details as possible about the item / title, including author's name, year of publication, publisher's name and the ISBN if available.
Publishing of Dissertations and Theses
Dissertations and theses by postgraduate students undertaking PhD and Masters by Research programmes will be placed in the SMU Repository for access by SMU community.
Students will need to submit a signed copy of the Publishing Agreement of Dissertations and Theses form to their department with their dissertation/thesis. The form is to indicate if the dissertation or thesis is to be submitted to the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT) database for open access or open access with an embargo period. The PQDT is a recognized repository for dissertations and theses by institutions around the world.
Need help in writing your thesis? Visit our guide on "Dissertation / Thesis Research and Writing".
Off-Campus Access Services
The Off-Campus Access Services allow SMU community to access e-resources remotely.
Facilities
The Library provides facilities such as PC terminals, copiers, print and scan stations, book drops and borrowing stations, AV viewing rooms, project rooms, as well as a reading room and a training room.
Postgraduate Suite
The new Postgraduate Suite is located on Level 5 to the right of the training room . It is a designated multipurpose area set aside for postgraduate students.
Copying and Printing Facilities
Photocopying and printing facilities are available at a fee within the library premises. Payment is by EZlink and Cash Cards. All photocopying and printing must comply with the provisions of the Copyright Act.
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