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Operating Guide for Science & Engineering Literature Search

After downloading many articles, reading a lot of books, do you notice that you still cannot find the experimental data and methods you want? Fellows, you may need a guide on science and engineering literature search operation. This lecture takes computer science as an example, through specific cases, introduces the retrieval and acquisition methods of engineering professional literature, which teaches you how to accurately choose the search terms, compile the search formula in order to obtain high-quality literature in appropriate databases. Why not come to attend? Speaker: Li Yi Introduction: Librarian, degree of Master. Engaged in information literacy, discipline intelligence analysis and other business for a long time. Time: Feb. 28th, 2025, 15:30~16:30, Friday Location: Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Mode: Online live Scan with DingTalk to Watch Language: Chinese Participants: All For videos of past lectures and more lectures information, please visit the Library's website at the following link: https://lib.intl.zju.edu.cn/en/content/872567 Library Feb. 27th, 2025

A Journey of Life and Memory —— The Book Club of Dandelion Wine Held Successfully

At the end of last semester, Dandelion Wine was voted as the book for the 2025 winter break. After the winter break, "The Beauty of Life" a book club of Dandelion Wine, organized by the library and the Reading Society, was successfully held in the library's Multifunctional Room on the afternoon of February 22, 2025. Through in-depth text interpretation and cross-temporal dialogue, the readers explored the eternal beauty of memory and life.

Reading Bridge “One Book” Project — The Beauty of Life —— A Book Club of Dandelion Wine

Dandelion Wine is one of the "Green Town Trilogy" by the science fiction master Ray Bradbury. It is his "book of sensory awakening" dedicated to the world. Since its publication in 1957, it has become popular worldwide with over 400 versions, simply because it captures the most authentic aspects of life with delicate writing. As voted as the book for co-reading in winter vacation, a book club will be held soon. Let's immerse ourselves in the time of Dandelion Wine, feel the summer breeze, and listen to the whispers of time. Time: 15:30-16:30, Feb. 22nd Location: Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Language: Chinese Participants: All How to Sign Up: 1. Click the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/eZSpMTZ9iU 2. Scan the QR Code Below Library Feb. 19th, 2024

Notice of Student Textbook Distribution

Dear all, Textbooks will be distributed on Feb. 16th. Detailed arrangements are as follows: 1、 For ZJE & ZJUI Freshmen Institute Major Time Location ZJE Biomedical Sciences 9:00-9:10 Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Biomedical Informatics 9:10-9:20 ZJUI Civil Engineering 9:20-9:30 Computer Engineering 9:30-9:40 Electrical Engineering 9:40-9:50 Mechanical Engineering 9:50-10:00 2、 For ZJE & ZJUI Sophomore students Institute Major Time Location ZJE Biomedical Sciences 10:30-10:40 Library Multi-function Room, 1st Floor Biomedical Informatics 10:40-10:50 ZJUI Civil Engineering 10:50-11:00 Computer Engineering 11:00-11:10 Electrical Engineering 11:10-11:20 Mechanical Engineering 11:20-11:30 The textbook fee will be charged at the end of the academic year. Please collect textbooks orderly with valid certificates and obey the arrangement from the on-site staff. Notes: There is no designated textbook for international students. Library Feb. 14th, 2025

Notice on the Official Launch of WRDS Platform CRSP and Other Financial Databases

Starting from January 1, 2025, the Library has collaborated with the School of Economics to jointly subscribe to several important financial databases on the WRDS platform. Below are detailed introductions and access guidelines for the databases. I. CRSP Database Provided by the Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), the subscription includes the following two core databases: (1) CRSP 1925 US Stock Database Content: Covers stock prices and trading data of US-listed companies, including basic market indicators such as prices, trading volumes, and returns for common stocks on the NYSE, AMEX, and NASDAQ. Time Span: Data goes back to 1925 and is updated annually. (2) CRSP Survivor-Bias-Free US Mutual Funds Database Content: Contains comprehensive information on both active and inactive mutual funds, which is an essential foundation for mutual fund research and benchmarking. Time Span: Data goes back to 1960 and is updated quarterly. Database navigation link: https://libdb.zju.edu.cn/s/lib/libtb/show/2064 II. Mutual Fund Holdings Database Provided by Refinitiv (a subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group). Content: Covers security holdings information of all registered mutual funds that report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as 3,000 global funds. Time Span: Data goes back to March 1980 and is updated quarterly. Database navigation link: https://libdb.zju.edu.cn/s/lib/libtb/show/2065 III. MFLINKS Database Provided by Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS). This database serves as a tool to link the CRSP Survivor-Bias-Free US Mutual Funds Database and the Mutual Fund Holdings Database, facilitating cross-database queries and analysis for users. Database navigation link: https://libdb.zju.edu.cn/s/lib/libtb/show/2066 IV. Access Guidelines Access URL: https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/ Access Method: Both on and off-campus access requires registration using a Zhejiang University email address and obtaining authorized access permissions. Library January 21, 2025

Notice on the Trial Access to the CNKI AI Academic Research Assistant

The CNKI AI Academic Research Assistant provides question-and-answer enhanced retrieval and generative knowledge services. It closely integrates AI large model technology, CNKI content resources, and scientific research scenarios. It builds three major service systems: question-and-answer enhanced retrieval, AI-assisted reading, and AI-assisted creation, to support the entire scientific research process. These services are designed to meet the needs of scientific exploration, literature review, knowledge management, and research output creation.

Notice on the Trial Access to the HBN Global Finance Series Databases

HBN环球财经数据库涵盖世界170多个国家的金融证券和保险、国民经济核算、人口、就业人员和职工工资、固定资产投资、对内贸易、对外经济贸易、财政、价格指数、经济景气指数、人民生活、农业、工业、建筑业、房地产开发投资、运输与邮电等16个大类别的数据,数据主要来源于中华人民共和国国家发展和改革委员会、国家统计局、地方统计局、商务部等。 访问地址:https://data.harborn.cn 访问方式:校内IP控制访问,用户名:zju 密码:zju。 访问时间:即日起至2025年12月31日

Notice on the Re-ordering of Textbooks for ZIBS Students in 2024-2025 Spring-Summer Semester

Dear all, In order to meet the textbook requirements of ZIBS students for the spring and summer semester of the 2024-2025 academic year, the library is offering a special textbook re-ordering service. Please find the relevant details below: 1. Re-ordering time: Feb 13th, 2024 –Feb 16th, 2025. Overdue orders and payment will not be accepted. 2. Platform: INTL Campus Library- Learning& Research Support-Textbook Service (See the attachment for the guide) 3. Payment of Fees: Students can choose their own textbooks by voluntary based on the courses they will take in the next semester. Please pay the textbook fees according to the selected textbooks and upload the payment information. 4. The textbook information provided on the platform is for reference. If there is any change about the textbooks’ edition update or price, those you ordered in the previous stage will still be considered as ordered without further notice. 5. The order is made once you submit your application. Please make sure your application before submitting, because no exchange or refund can be given unless quality problems.

Notice re Library Opening Hours and Service during the Winter Vacation

Dear all,  According to Notice re the Arrangements during the 2025 Winter Vacation on the International Campus, library opening hours and service are arranged as follows:  1.Opening Hours During the winter vacation, the library will open from 8:30-17:00 every Monday to Friday except the Spring Festival Holiday from January 28th to February 4th, and it will reopen as usual from February 14th. 2.Opening Area 1st and 2nd floor will be open. iLounge, the corridor between the Library and Teaching and Learning Building B and the 3rd floor will be closed. If you want to borrow books with their classification from A to K, please go to the library Information Desk directly. 3.Services Book Circulation & Yunyue Reading: You can still borrow books during the summer vacation. If your due date is after January 12th, it will be extended until February 17th. If not, please return the book on time or renew it. Book Reservation: Book Reservation will be suspended from January 11th to February 13th. Device Rental Service: Device Rental Service will be suspended. E-resources Access: Library website and digital resources will be on service as usual.  During the summer vacation, all students, faculty, and staff could visit digital resources of library off campus by RVPN by or by CARSI service. To know more details, please go to the library website: http://lib.intl.zju.edu.cn-Using the Library-Resource Off-campus Visits.  4.Contact Us Hotline: 0571-87572288 Email: library@intl.zju.edu.cn Library January 9th, 2025

The 2024 Library Cultural Carnival Series Successfully Concludes

In December 2024, the library successfully hosted the "Whispers of the Past - 2024 Library Cultural Carnival Series." This event, centered around ancient book culture, featured exhibitions, hands-on experiences, and technological integration, inviting faculty and students to embark on a timeless journey to appreciate the wisdom and romance carried by ancient books. The event kicked off with the exhibition "Birth of a Book" which focused on the production methods of ancient books, showcasing their beauty and the craftsmanship involved at various stages of their creation.