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Services to SMU Postgraduate Students
Research Support
Finding ResourcesNeed help finding a course reading, or locating relevant articles from ejournals and databases? Please contact:
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Information Services Centre, Level 3 (see opening hours) |
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 Research Librarian to make an appointment.
Research Guides
Use our Research Guides to get you started on your research.
Let library know topics for which you would like us to create a Research Guide.
Library Training
- Check the Library Training Calendar for upcoming courses.
- Glossary of Library Terms.
Course Reserves
- Books in Course Reserves (CR) are recommended course textbooks and are located in the Course Reserves Section on Level 2.
- CR item with a red dot on the spine (plus its accompanying item, if any) may be borrowed one at a time for 2 hours / overnight / over the weekend.
- CR item with a green dot on the spine may be borrowed for 3 days. Please return borrowed item before 10:30am of the due date.
- 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.
- Read more about library usage policy.
My Library Account
Use online access to My Library Account to:- view / renew your borrowed items
- view / cancel your requests (holds)
- view your borrowing 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.
Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Services
Looking for something for your research that you can't find in the library? You may contact Research Librarians 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. Do note the type of materials that cannot be brought in due to copyright restriction or exclusion policies for interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
New Resources Recommendations
Recommend new resources 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 InK - Institutional Knowledge at SMU - for access by SMU community.
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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