Library Materials Recommendation by Faculty Members

UM Wu Yee Sun Library encourages faculty members to make any book, journal or electronic resource suggestions to the Library. Kindly note that all the recommended materials will be placed in the Library once received. The form can be obtained through the following ways.

  1. Obtain the forms at the Circulation Counter and Reference Services Desk.
  2. Download the forms via our Library's websites : http://library.umac.mo/html/forms/forms.html

Types of Recommendations

There are five types of recommendation available in the Library. Faculty members need to fill the form whenever recommending library materials. The recommendation forms have to be endorsed by the Director of your center or Dean of your Faculty. Then return the form to the Library directly or send it to the Library Committee Representative of your faculty.

1. Book Recommendation

Books recommendation is applicable to all languages.

2. Textbook Recommendation

Textbook is defined as major teaching material used in the class for a specific course. The borrowing period for a teacher equals to the duration of course he/she teaches.

3. Journal Recommendation

Journal subscription period is set from January through December.

4. Audio Visual Material Recommendation

Audio Visual Materials include video materials, audio materials, CD, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM.

5. Electronic Resource Recommendation

Electronic Resources included e-books, e-journals, databases and any other type of online resources.

Reference Resource for Selecting Materials

The Library's websites provide links to the major publishers and book vendors. Faculty members are welcome to use all these reference tools for selecting relevant class materials.

Notes for Recommendation Forms

Kindly take note of the following points before you submit the Recommendation Form to the Library.